Tactile perception in adolescents with ASD: a psychophysics investigation into tactile thresholds and their related sensory experiences

Morris, Saffron (2014). Tactile perception in adolescents with ASD: a psychophysics investigation into tactile thresholds and their related sensory experiences. University of Birmingham. M.Res.

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Abstract

The following thesis concerns the experiences, procedures and findings of three individual placements. Although the separate pieces differ in topics, all three research projects are relevant to the area of clinical psychology. During the course of the research placements I have found that the three studies link in terms of providing a foundation for intervention.
The first research project concerns the initial analysis of a scale measuring treatment fidelity of therapists delivering the 5-Step Method, an intervention for family members of individuals with an addiction.
The second piece of research investigated the relationship between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and aggression. This research involved a questionnaire analysis of 293 adolescents to assess how ADHD subtypes influence the specific form of aggression manifested.
The final research project investigated tactile sensitivities in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This research assessed both the sensory experiences of individuals with an ASD and how these related to physical tactile thresholds.

Type of Work: Thesis (Masters by Research > M.Res.)
Award Type: Masters by Research > M.Res.
Supervisor(s):
Supervisor(s)EmailORCID
Copello, AlexUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Ludlow, AmandaUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
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College/Faculty: Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Life & Environmental Sciences
School or Department: School of Psychology
Funders: None/not applicable
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ101 Child Health. Child health services
URI: http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/5374

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