ADHD and ASD traits are differentially associated with orientation sensitivity in a non-clinical adult sample
These findings suggest that while both ADHD and ASD traits are linked to reduced orientation sensitivity, only ADHD traits-particularly hyperactivity-show specific associations mediated by anxiety. This points to distinct underlying mechanisms in the sensory processing profiles of ADHD and ASD, with anxiety playing a more prominent role in ADHD-related impairments.
Authors
- Vesko Varbanov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3693-6957)
- Paul G. Overton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4334-261X)
- Tom Stafford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8089-9479)
Institutions
- University of Sheffield (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2025-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1632880
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47