Fascination and Isolation: A Grounded Theory Exploration of Unusual Sensory Experiences in Adults with Asperger Syndrome

Autor/inn/en	Smith, Richard S.; Sharp, Jonathan
Titel	Fascination and Isolation: A Grounded Theory Exploration of Unusual Sensory Experiences in Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 43 (2013) 4, S.891-910 (20 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-012-1633-6
Schlagwörter	Autism; Asperger Syndrome; Sensory Experience; Coping; Grounded Theory; Semi Structured Interviews; Correlation; Adults; Stress Variables; Self Concept; Social Isolation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Asperger-Syndrom; Sinnerfahrung; Bewältigung; Korrelation; Selbstkonzept; Soziale Isolation
Abstract	Unusual sensory experiences are commonly seen in people with Asperger syndrome (AS). They correlate with functional impairments and cause distress. The current study investigates how these experiences have affected nine adults with AS's lives, as well as the coping strategies utilised. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using Instant Messaging software. Data were analysed using Grounded Theory. A number of inter-related categories and focused codes were identified. The categories included heightened senses, sensory stress, the stress avalanche, moderating factors, coping strategies, other people, self-acceptance, fascination, and isolation. A model was constructed as to how these categories and codes interact. How these findings link with previous research into autism spectrum disorders is discussed. Implications for services and future research are also made. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10