Sensory motor conditions in autistic people Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
For phase 1, consented autistic participants will be offered the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI) assessment. Study OTs will collect demographics, perform the EASI, the Occupational Circ
Sponsors
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Phase 1: 1. Diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum condition without a Learning Disability (LD) 2. >18 years without LD 3. Presenting at participating adult autism diagnostic clinics (GMMH and Merseycare) Phase 2: 1. Clinicians who assess and support autistic adults with sensory motor needs 2. Able to understand written English and access the internet 3. >18 years of age
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Phase 1: 1. Outside of stated age range. 2. Diagnosis of a Learning Disability 3. Unable to understand verbal and written English as they will need to respond to both verbal and written questions 4. Outside-stated diagnostic clinics. Phase 2: Clinicians who do not assess and support autistic adults for sensory motor needs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evidence on the level of need for sensory and motor difficulties (SMD) assessment in autistic adults without LD will be measured using the % of autistic adults without LD who are willing to take up an SMD assessment and the % of these that are identified as needing support following assessment recorded in study data at one time point | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Proof of concept and feasibility measured using open-ended qualitative survey items and Quality of life (European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 5 Level Version) to facilitate future development and evaluation of the toolkit and pathway at one time point 2. A prototype SMD toolkit providing an itemised list of resources, detailing when they could be used (based on patient presentation), what they measure or support, available evidence base and what training might be required enabled and measured using study data at one time point | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactEmma Gowen
Outcome results
None listed