Evaluation of the main sensitivity drivers in relation to indoor comfort for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Part 2: Influence of age, co-morbidities, gender and type of respondent on the stress caused by specific environmental stimuli
Variations of environmental parameters, like thermo-hygrometric, acoustic, visual and indoor air quality can influence the sensitivities of individuals on the spectrum. This paper presents research on this issue, studied by means of questionnaires administered to parents and professional caregivers...
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| description | Variations of environmental parameters, like thermo-hygrometric, acoustic, visual and indoor air quality can influence the sensitivities of individuals on the spectrum. This paper presents research on this issue, studied by means of questionnaires administered to parents and professional caregivers taking care of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).The study highlights that there are clear differences if the indirect evaluations are performed by parents or professional caregivers, in relation to the specific identification of stress sources. Additionally, acoustic domain is identified as the one causing the major stress, especially caused by strong noises and particular sounds such as voices, animal sounds and impacts, and its dependence on the severity of autism is evidenced. Furthermore, a lower impact of thermal, visual and IAQ factors is determined, with the exception of some specific stimuli like light contrast (glare), high illumination, particular light sources or stale air. Finally, this paper provides evidence of the influence of age, severity of autism and co-morbidities on perceived stress. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dd01ba8a676a4dd6a87f5da89c74f66c2023-02-21T05:10:07ZengElsevierEnergy Reports2352-48472022-11-01829893001Evaluation of the main sensitivity drivers in relation to indoor comfort for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Part 2: Influence of age, co-morbidities, gender and type of respondent on the stress caused by specific environmental stimuliMarco Caniato0Luca Zaniboni1Arianna Marzi2Andrea Gasparella3Corresponding author.; Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Science and Technology Department, Piazza Università, 1, 39100 Bolzano, ItalyFree University of Bozen-Bolzano, Science and Technology Department, Piazza Università, 1, 39100 Bolzano, ItalyFree University of Bozen-Bolzano, Science and Technology Department, Piazza Università, 1, 39100 Bolzano, ItalyFree University of Bozen-Bolzano, Science and Technology Department, Piazza Università, 1, 39100 Bolzano, ItalyVariations of environmental parameters, like thermo-hygrometric, acoustic, visual and indoor air quality can influence the sensitivities of individuals on the spectrum. This paper presents research on this issue, studied by means of questionnaires administered to parents and professional caregivers taking care of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).The study highlights that there are clear differences if the indirect evaluations are performed by parents or professional caregivers, in relation to the specific identification of stress sources. Additionally, acoustic domain is identified as the one causing the major stress, especially caused by strong noises and particular sounds such as voices, animal sounds and impacts, and its dependence on the severity of autism is evidenced. Furthermore, a lower impact of thermal, visual and IAQ factors is determined, with the exception of some specific stimuli like light contrast (glare), high illumination, particular light sources or stale air. Finally, this paper provides evidence of the influence of age, severity of autism and co-morbidities on perceived stress.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484722000099ComfortAutismIndoor environmental qualityThermalAcousticVisual |
| spellingShingle | Marco Caniato Luca Zaniboni Arianna Marzi Andrea Gasparella Evaluation of the main sensitivity drivers in relation to indoor comfort for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Part 2: Influence of age, co-morbidities, gender and type of respondent on the stress caused by specific environmental stimuli Energy Reports Comfort Autism Indoor environmental quality Thermal Acoustic Visual |
| title | Evaluation of the main sensitivity drivers in relation to indoor comfort for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Part 2: Influence of age, co-morbidities, gender and type of respondent on the stress caused by specific environmental stimuli |
| title_full | Evaluation of the main sensitivity drivers in relation to indoor comfort for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Part 2: Influence of age, co-morbidities, gender and type of respondent on the stress caused by specific environmental stimuli |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of the main sensitivity drivers in relation to indoor comfort for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Part 2: Influence of age, co-morbidities, gender and type of respondent on the stress caused by specific environmental stimuli |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of the main sensitivity drivers in relation to indoor comfort for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Part 2: Influence of age, co-morbidities, gender and type of respondent on the stress caused by specific environmental stimuli |
| title_short | Evaluation of the main sensitivity drivers in relation to indoor comfort for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Part 2: Influence of age, co-morbidities, gender and type of respondent on the stress caused by specific environmental stimuli |
| title_sort | evaluation of the main sensitivity drivers in relation to indoor comfort for individuals with autism spectrum disorder part 2 influence of age co morbidities gender and type of respondent on the stress caused by specific environmental stimuli |
| topic | Comfort Autism Indoor environmental quality Thermal Acoustic Visual |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484722000099 |
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