Sensory Processing in development and in autism

Study 1: Auditory Processing and Sensory Filtering
Autistic Participants
Age: Children 4 and older, Adults
Have an autism diagnosis and normal hearing
Non-autistic Participants
Age: Children 4 and older, Adults
Not have first- or second-degree relatives with an autism diagnosis

Study 2: Sensory Processing in Aging
Healthy Older Adults
Age: 55+ years
No history of psychiatric disorders

Study 3: Sensory Processing in ADHD
Participants with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Age: Children 8 and older, Adults (18-35)
Have an ADHD diagnosis, and normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing
Typically Developing Children
Age: Children 8 and older
Not have first- or second-degree relatives with an ADHD diagnosis

Study 4: Sensory Processing in ASD
Autistic Participants
Age: 18 and older
Have an autism diagnosis and normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing

Study 5: Daily Sensory Experiences in ASD
Autistic participants
Age: Children 4 and older, Adults 18 and older
Have an autism diagnosis and normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing
Have access to a cell phone that receives SMS text messages and has internet access

Study 1: Auditory Processing and Sensory Filtering
This study investigates the link between auditory processing and sensory filtering of autistic people. The study involves completing online surveys, psychometric assessments, and auditory tasks, and will take up to 4 hours to complete at Western Interdisciplinary research building. The surveys of the children will be completed by their guardians.

Study 2: Sensory Processing in Aging
First, you will be asked to complete a brief survey about your health history. In the lab, your hearing and vision will be tested, and you will complete 4 computer tasks that ask you to respond to pictures and sounds. Total study time is about 2 hours.

Study 3: Sensory Processing in ADHD
This study will examine sensory processing in individuals with and without ADHD. First, the study involves completing online surveys. Second, in the lab you will complete a seeing and hearing computer tasks while your brain activity is being recorded by an electroencephalogram (EEG). For children, this study takes 3 hours in-lab but can be completed in two 1.5 hour sessions. The surveys of the children will be completed by their guardians. For adults, this study will take 2 hours in-lab.

Study 4: Sensory Processing in ASD
This study will examine sensory processing in autistic and non-autistic individuals. First, the study involves completing an online survey. Second, in the lab you will complete a psychometric assessment followed by a seeing and hearing computer task while your brain activity is being recorded by an electroencephalogram (EEG). This study takes up to 3 hours in-lab to complete.

Study 5: Daily Sensory Experiences in ASD
This study will examine the daily sensory experiences of autistic adults and children. First, you will complete an initial online questionnaire. Second, you will complete short, daily, online surveys three times per day for two weeks. Each survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. Parents or caregivers can complete the questionnaires and surveys for individuals who cannot complete them on their own.

Principal Investigator: Ryan Stevenson
Study posted on: February 23th, 2023
Recruitment open until:
Study 1: Auditory Processing and Sensory Filtering: December 31st, 2024
Study 2: Sensory Processing in Aging: June 1st, 2023
Study 3: Sensory Processing in ADHD: Open
Study 4: Sensory Processing ASD: December 31st, 2024
Study 5: Daily Sensory Experiences in ASD: December 31st, 2024

For more information about this study please contact:

Study 1: Auditory Processing and Sensory Filtering
To participate fill out this survey:
https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8n3CWYV3xgdxMW or contact
Ala Seif, Msc at aseif5@uwo.ca

Study 2: Sensory Processing in Aging
To participate, please contact Laura Schneeberger
Email: lschneeb@uwo.ca
Phone: 902-224-7004

Study 3: Sensory Processing in ADHD
To participate, please contact Carolynn Hare
Email: chare6@uwo.ca
Phone: 905-327-7860

Study 4: Sensory Processing in ASD
To participate, please contact Michelle Luszawski
Email: mluszaws@uwo.ca

Study 5: Daily Sensory Experiences in ASD
To participate, please contact Michelle Luszawski
Email: mluszaws@uwo.ca