The Impact of Sensory Integration on Attention in Autism
The study aims to examine how the mode of presentation of visual and auditory stimuli-separate or simultaneous-affects accuracy and reaction time in visual-auditory association in participants with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) compared to neurotypical individuals. The study aims to evaluate whether sensory overlap (
| Condition(s) | Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | The study aims to examine how the mode of presentation of visual and auditory stimuli-separate or simultaneous-affects accuracy and reaction time in visual-auditory association in participants with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) compared to neurotypical individuals. The study aims to evaluate whether sensory overlap (simultaneous stimuli) increases cognitive load and decreases performance, while stimulus separation (separate presentation of visual and auditory stimuli) may facilitate processing and improve performance, especially in participants with ASC. Participants will be divided into two main groups: the first consisting of individuals with ASD and the second of neurotypical individuals. Each group will be exposed to two modes of stimulus presentation: simultaneous mode, in which vis |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Autism * QI ≥ 80 Exclusion Criteria: * significant hearing or visual impairments * presence of other medical disorders * history of psychiatric diagnosis |
| Ages | 4 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica |
| Locations | Messina, ME, Italy |
| Start date | 2025-03-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT06872229 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06872229 |