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To examine how sensory processing differences affect the everyday activities and occupational participation of adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.

August 19, 2026Physical & Occupational Therapy In PediatricsOpen Access

Sensory Issues and Occupational Participation in Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism: A Scoping Review

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NGNevenka GričarUniversity of Ljubljana VBValentin BucikUniversity of Ljubljana UBUrša BratunUniversity of Ljubljana

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Scoping review reveals sensory processing challenges significantly disrupt daily, social, and workplace participation in autistic youth, highlighting the need for tailored environmental supports.

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To examine how sensory processing differences affect the everyday activities and occupational participation of adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.
Followed Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review guidelines, searching five electronic bibliographic databases.
Screened 2,959 records blindly in Rayyan, targeting peer-reviewed studies on autistic individuals aged 15–29 years experiencing sensory-related occupational barriers.
Conducted qualitative content analysis on six included studies using Atlas.ti software.
Identified three major qualitative themes: the interconnectedness of social and sensory experiences, the individual pursuit of balance, and achieving/sustaining professional competence.
Found that sensory challenges restrict access to academic, workplace, and social environments, substantially shaping subjective well-being and daily functioning.

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Gričar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a85638803308d306e2d6cd6 https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2026.2718157

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Scoping review reveals sensory processing challenges significantly disrupt daily, social, and workplace participation in autistic youth, highlighting the need for tailored environmental supports.

Sensory Issues and Occupational Participation in Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism: A Scoping Review

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