Autism: Understanding Sensory Sensitivities & Experiences
The Centrality of Sensory Processing in Autism Sensory experiences constitute one of the most defining, yet often misunderstood, aspects of the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic criteria. While historically, the core features of autism focused primarily on social communication deficits and restricted, repetitive behaviors, the inclusion of atypical sensory responsiveness in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and […]