A multidimensional investigation of the relationship between skin-mediated somatosensory signals, emotion regulation and behavior problems in autistic children

Introduction Autistic children may have abnormal sensory perception, emotion dysregulation and behavior problems. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore the relationship between skin-mediated somatosensory signals emotion/behavior difficulties in autistic adolescents, comparison typically developing peers (TDP). Methods Thirty-eight adolescents 34 TDP completed a multidimensional assessment consisting measurement thresholds touch, pain temperature, task on knowledge parent-reported questionnaires reactivity, regulation behavior. Results had higher sensitivity, less reactive behaviors more problems than their TDP. In contrast TDP, several correlated with Discussion Sensory dysfunction affect development emotional processing adolescents. This can lay foundation for future studies co-occurring alterations corresponding neural networks implementation early interventions, including rehabilitation therapy, promoting regulated