Evidencing the need for routine sensory-motor assessment and support for autistic adults

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Sensory motor conditions in autistic people; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN81585166
• Lead Sponsor: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-08-15
• Last Update Posted: 26 August 2024
• Study Completion: 2026-03-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 210

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

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified