Sensory Problems
Autism is associated with a condition called sensory integration or sensory processing disorder. This problem makes the brain not sufficiently sensitive or overly sensitive to several sensory inputs in the environment. As a result, some senses can be dulled, while others are amplified. Some specific symptoms include:
– Hearing issues: missing sounds from others, not noticing that other people are talking with you, hiding from any loud sounds, or covering ears
– Vision issues: feeling sensitive to moving things or bright colors, or not noticing while driving
– Taste: hating exotic foods, hating bland foods, or enjoying tasty and spicy foods
– Smell: Feeling annoyed by usual smells or enjoying strong odors [6]
