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Meet My Autistic Brain
Sensory Sensitivities
Jan 11, 2021
This podcast explores sensory sensitivities in individuals with Asperger's, discussing the impact on the senses of smell, touch, and sight. The speaker shares personal experiences, including how heightened sense of smell affects memory and preference for certain textures. They also discuss the impact of visual stimuli on emotions and well-being, emphasizing the individual nature of sensory sensitivities and the importance of understanding and support.
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- Sensory sensitivities are a diagnostic criterion for Asperger's and significantly affect the five senses, leading to difficulties in consuming certain foods, misunderstanding loud noises, and heightened sensitivity to smells.
- Sensory sensitivities impact various aspects of an individual's life, including taste (rejection of certain foods), sound (trouble comprehending and responding), sleep (interruptions due to specific noises), touch (preference for textures), aesthetics (preference for pleasing environments), and light sensitivity.
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Sensory sensitivities and Asperger's
Sensory sensitivities are a diagnostic criterion for Asperger's or AS. They refer to how the five senses (smell, taste, touch, seeing, and hearing) are profoundly affected by AS. The effects of sensory sensitivities can vary from person to person. For example, certain foods can be rejected by the brain, causing difficulty in eating them. Similarly, loud noises can be misunderstood due to a lack of natural understanding, while sensitivity to smells can be heightened. Sensory sensitivities are an essential aspect of understanding Asperger's.
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