Kajsa Igelström

Associate Professor, Docent

My research goal is to understand how variations in brain function are related to different strengths and challenges in people with autism or ADHD.

Perception and cognition in autism och ADHD

Neuropsychiatric disorders occur when the brain develops in unusual ways. Differences in thinking style and sensory perception can cause many problems but can also be associated with great strengths. If we can understand both strengths and challenges on the individual level, it may ultimately help people to harness their strengths and minimize limitations.

My group uses virtual reality and brain imaging to test perception, attention and cognitive function in children and adults with autism or ADHD.

Publications

2026

Erika Högstedt, Kajsa Igelström, Laura Korhonen, Pia Käcker, Mathilda Björk (2026) Work-related support for autistic individuals: patterns and perceived relevance Disability and Rehabilitation (Article in journal)

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Peter Bang, Kajsa Igelström (2026) Relationships between autistic trait dimensions and speech understanding, affective sound intolerance, and self-reported hearing difficulties Autism in Adulthood, Vol. 8, p. 90-101 (Article in journal)

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2025

Madeleine R. Jones, Aurelia Daniels, Kajsa Igelström, Juulia Suvilehto, India Morrison (2025) Tingle-Eliciting Audiovisual Properties of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) Videos Multisensory Research, Vol. 38, p. 427-452 (Article in journal)

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Johan Pieslinger, Gustav Gullman, Janina Neufeld, Kajsa Igelström (2025) Estimating causal effects of neurodevelopmental hyperacusis on anxiety and quality of life

Johan Pieslinger, Erik Igelstrom, Kajsa Igelström (2025) A Multidimensional Model of Social Autistic Function and Its Effects on Quality of Life AUTISM IN ADULTHOOD (Article in journal)

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Organisation

The Division of Cell and Neurobiology (CNB)

The Division of Cell and Neurobiology is a dynamic and innovative environment where we conduct research and teaching on both the structure and function of various cells as well as the nervous system and sensory organs.

Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV)

What characterizes the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV) is the wide breadth of research and education. BKV is one of the largest departments at LiU with affiliation mainly to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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