Journal Article

FZJ-2024-03597

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png An evaluation of the German version of the Sensory Perception Quotient from an expert by experience perspective

Bierlich, A. M. ; Bloch, C. (Corresponding author) ; Spyra, T. ; Lanz, C. ; Falter-Wagner, C. M. ; Vogeley, K.FZJ*

2024
Frontiers Research Foundation Lausanne

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1252277  doi:10.34734/FZJ-2024-03597

Abstract: Sensory processing is often altered in individuals with autism; thus, it is essential to develop reliable measurement tools to assess sensory perception. The Sensory Perception Quotient (SPQ) quantifies basic sensory sensitivities in adults via self-report. Adopting an expert by experience perspective, this study aimed to evaluate a German translation of the SPQ for its use in clinical and research applications, especially for autistic adults. 108 adults (n = 54 autistic) completed the German SPQ in an online assessment. A 92-item and a 35-item version of the German SPQ were analyzed for group differences and internal consistency. Our results show that adults with autism reported greater sensory sensitivity compared to non-autistic adults. Results further suggest good to excellent internal consistency for the 95-item and 35-item SPQ translations. This finding was supported by the correlative relationship between sensory sensitivity and autistic traits. These findings confirm the reliability of our SPQ translation, making it a suitable German assessment tool for basic sensory sensitivity in autistic adults.

Note: The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: AB, CB, and CF-W were supported by the German Research Foundation [DFG; grant number 876/3-1, FA 876/5-1]. KV was supported by the EC, Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, FET Proactive [Project VIRTUALTIMES; Grant agreement ID: 824128], by the German Research Foundation [CRC1252 Prominence in Language], by the German Ministry of Research and Education [Project SIMSUB, grant ID 01GP2215].

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Kognitive Neurowissenschaften (INM-3)

Research Program(s):

1. 5251 - Multilevel Brain Organization and Variability (POF4-525) (POF4-525)
2. VIRTUALTIMES - Exploring and Modifying the Sense of Time in Virtual Environments (824128) (824128)

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