Tollerfield, IsobelChapman, Hazel M.Lovell, Andy2021-06-152021-06-1529-05-2021Tollerfield, I., Chapman, H. M., & Lovell, A. (2022). Underlying thinking pattern profiles predict parent-reported distress responses in autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52, 2112–2131. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05092-80162-325710.1007/s10803-021-05092-8http://hdl.handle.net/10034/624948The final publication is available at Springer via https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05092-8Appreciating autistic neurodiversity is important when supporting autistic people who experience distress. Specifically, use of a profiling model can reveal less visible autistic differences, including strengths and abilities. Binary logistic regressions showed that the likelihood of extreme distress responses could be interpreted based on parent-reported autistic thinking pattern profiles for 140 young people. Perspective-taking (specifically empathy), extreme demand avoidance, and over-sensory sensitivity each contributed to the combined regression models. From the clinical perspective of autism as a multi-dimensional and inter-connected construct, there may be implications for planning support and building positive self-understanding. Individually tailored adjustments and support strategies may be identified more easily after delineating variables found across four core aspects: sensory coherence, flexible thinking, perspective-taking, and regulation. Keywords: Autism; Distress; Profile; Strengths; Thinking patterns.Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/autismdistressprofilestrengthsthinking patternschallenging behaviourArticle1573-3432Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders5252