Sensory Differences in Children with Autism
Sensory issues may impact many people with a variety of disorders or disabilities, but it is important to note that 90% of those diagnosed with autism have some degree of sensory integration dysfunction. For most of us, our senses work together and that is how we learn and experience new information. Our central nervous system in our brain is a pathway that processes attention, arousal, and coordination. The central nervous system then signals the appropriate response in our emotions, memory and other cognitive functions. Those with a sensory processing disorder are unable to transfer external environmental stimuli and separate them into the appropriate responses in their own bodies. We may think of our senses as unique and separate channels, but that is because we are able to isolate specific senses and filter out the input we don't need. Examples of sensory processing problems may include significant fine or gross motor delays, extreme reaction to touch, tastes, smells, sounds or visual stimuli, and response that are out of proportion to the stimuli.
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