Demographics of sensory room users (N = 43)
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 18–29 years | 8 | 18.60 |
| 30–44 years | 19 | 44.19 |
| 45–59 years | 15 | 34.88 |
| 60–74 years | 1 | 2.33 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 1 | 2.33 |
| Female | 34 | 79.07 |
| Non-binary | 5 | 11.63 |
| Transgender Female | 0 | 0.00 |
| Transgender Male | 2 | 4.65 |
| Prefer to self-describe (gender fluid) | 1 | 2.33 |
| Supporter Role# | 30 | 69.77 |
| Parent/guardian of autistic child/adult | 25 | 58.14 |
| Health professional | 8 | 18.60 |
| Paid carer | 1 | 2.33 |
| Friend/family member | 4 | 9.30 |
| Identifying as neurodivergent# | 18 | 41.86 |
| Autism | 16 | 37.21 |
| ADHD/ADD | 11 | 25.58 |
| Othera | 4 | 9.30 |
| Identifying as a person with disability# | 12 | 27.91 |
| Physical disability | 3 | 6.98 |
| Sensory disability | 5 | 11.63 |
| Psychosocial disability | 1 | 2.33 |
| Otherb | 4 | 9.30 |
| Characteristics of sensory room users being supported by others (n = 24) | ||
| Age | ||
| 0–5 years | 2 | 8.33 |
| 6–12 years | 15 | 62.50 |
| 13–17 years | 4 | 16.67 |
| 18–39 years | 3 | 12.50 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 18 | 75.00 |
| Female | 6 | 25.00 |
| % | ||
|---|---|---|
| 18–29 years | 8 | 18.60 |
| 30–44 years | 19 | 44.19 |
| 45–59 years | 15 | 34.88 |
| 60–74 years | 1 | 2.33 |
| Male | 1 | 2.33 |
| Female | 34 | 79.07 |
| Non-binary | 5 | 11.63 |
| Transgender Female | 0 | 0.00 |
| Transgender Male | 2 | 4.65 |
| Prefer to self-describe (gender fluid) | 1 | 2.33 |
| Supporter Role# | 30 | 69.77 |
| Parent/guardian of autistic child/adult | 25 | 58.14 |
| Health professional | 8 | 18.60 |
| Paid carer | 1 | 2.33 |
| Friend/family member | 4 | 9.30 |
| Identifying as neurodivergent# | 18 | 41.86 |
| Autism | 16 | 37.21 |
| ADHD/ADD | 11 | 25.58 |
| Othera | 4 | 9.30 |
| Identifying as a person with disability# | 12 | 27.91 |
| Physical disability | 3 | 6.98 |
| Sensory disability | 5 | 11.63 |
| Psychosocial disability | 1 | 2.33 |
| Otherb | 4 | 9.30 |
| Age | ||
| 0–5 years | 2 | 8.33 |
| 6–12 years | 15 | 62.50 |
| 13–17 years | 4 | 16.67 |
| 18–39 years | 3 | 12.50 |
| Male | 18 | 75.00 |
| Female | 6 | 25.00 |
Note(s): #Total greater than 100% as participants could select more than one option
aAnxiety (n = 2), Chronic pain (n = 2), Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (n = 2), Depression (n = 1), Developmental Coordination Disorder (n = 1), Functional Neurologic Disorder (n = 2), Sensory Processing Disorder (n = 1)
bNeurological (n = 2), Chronic fatigue (n = 1); Chronic illness(n = 1), Chronic pain (n = 2); Cognitive (n = 1) and Vision and energy limiting impairments (n = 1)
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