Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues

A common thread discussed by parents of children with Asperger's is Sensory Issues.

The children with Asperger's can have either Hyper- or Hypo-sensitivity. Some children even express the sensory issues from birth. The sensory issues can be specific to one sense or across several senses.

Examples of Hypersensitivity

• Sight: Bothered by bright lights
• Sounds: Showing great discomfort to loud noises such as fireworks, movies, or parades. Or easily distracted by sounds.
• Taste: Easily gags due to texture or tastes. A "picky" eater.
• Touch: Does not like touch (especially when unexpected). May be sensitive to textures or different fabrics.
• Smells: Avoids the meat aisle in the grocery store (too stinky). Detects odors that others may not even notice.

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