Stewart 2026 — Comparative Evaluation of Wearable Sensor Form Factors in ASD Youth
Citation: Stewart, C., Albertazzi, A., Tasarz, J., et al. (2026). openRxiv.
DOI: 10.64898/2026.05.06.26352564
Type: Preprint
Key Contribution
Evaluates adherence and data completeness across 4 device types in 40 ASD youth over 2 weeks. Critical for informing device selection in Meltdown Minder studies.
Device Comparison
| Device | Data Completeness |
|---|---|
| Adhesive chest patch | ~80% |
| Wristband | ~60% |
| Headband | ~50% |
| Finger ring | ~20% |
Key Finding
Device form factor drove adherence, not participant clinical characteristics. Comfort ratings did not predict actual use. WHOOP's upper-arm form factor is not in this study — suggests need for similar evaluation.
Linked To
- Physiology: asd-autonomic-dysregulation