Sensory processing difficulties are consistently reported amongst individuals with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC); these have a significant impact on daily functioning. Evidence in this area comes from observer reports and first-hand accounts; both have limitations. The current study used the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (AASP; Brown and Dunn in The Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile: self questionnaire. Pearson, 2002a), and a qualitative questionnaire to investigate sensory issues in school children with ASC. The AASP found that the participants’ mean scores were outside normal parameters. Participants reported difficulties in at least one sensory domain, with hearing affecting them the most. Content analysis revealed sensory sensitivity to affect the participant’s learning and that sensory experiences were largely negative. Results suggest that schools need to create sensory profiles for each individual with ASC.

The textual description of Table 2 and text are incorrectly submitted and published in the original version. These discrepancies are corrected with this erratum.On page 5 (line 1): ''Data from the questionnaire showed that 88 % of the participants were affected by issues relating to hearing, 75 % by touch, 50 % by vision and 38 % smell (Table 2).'' Instead it should say: ''Data from the questionnaire showed that 88 % of the participants were affected by issues relating to hearing, 75 % by touch, 56 % by vision and 44 % by smell (Table 2).On page 7 (line 91): ''Robertson and Simmons (2015) also point out that being aware of stimuli that cause sensory stress and having control over them is an important method for elevating stress and anxiety.'' Instead it should say:''Robertson and Simmons (2015) also point out that being aware of stimuli that cause sensory stress and having control over them is an important method for alleviating stress and anxiety.''The online version of the original article can be found under

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