Sensory Adaptive Environment to Enhance Participation in Healthcare for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Interdisciplinary Design Thinking Approach

Authors

Lady Rios-Vega, OTD, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Amy Carroll, OTD, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Rachel L. Dumont, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Dianne Treadwell-Deering, MD, Nemours Healthcare System
Matthew Fields, MD, Thomas Jefferson University
Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

10-25-2022

Keywords

autism, sensory environment, design thinking

Comments

E-poster for the 18^th World Federation of Occupational Therapy Congress.

Abstract

Introduction/Background

• Participation in healthcare for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be overwhelming resulting in stressful responses safety concerns.¹
• Sensory features impact healthcare participation.
• Up to 84% of individuals with ASD experience atypical sensory features of : - Hyper or hypo reactivity to sensation.²
  - Unusual sensory interests in the environment.²
  - Poor sensory integration.²
• Families may refrain from participation in medical care to prevent negative experiences, contributing to occupational deprivation.¹
• Sensory Adaptive Environments (SAE) may improve participation for autistic persons.^1,3,4

Recommended Citation

Rios-Vega, OTD, OTR/L, Lady; Carroll, OTD, OTR/L, Amy; Dumont, OTR/L, Rachel L.; Treadwell-Deering, MD, Dianne; Fields, MD, Matthew; and Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Roseann C., "Sensory Adaptive Environment to Enhance Participation in Healthcare for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Interdisciplinary Design Thinking Approach" (2022). Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations. Paper 82.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otpresentations/82

Language

English