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Autism and Sensory Systems (Autism Spectrum Disorder/Sensory Processing Disorder) Artworks created by adults with Autism Jamie Lee

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Page 1: Autism and Sensory Systems (Autism Spectrum Disorder/Sensory Processing Disorder) Artworks created by adults with Autism Jamie Lee

Autism and Sensory Systems (Autism Spectrum Disorder/Sensory Processing Disorder)

Artworks created by adults with Autism Jamie Lee

Page 2: Autism and Sensory Systems (Autism Spectrum Disorder/Sensory Processing Disorder) Artworks created by adults with Autism Jamie Lee

Autism and Hearing

• Deaf vs. Discomfort• Hypersensitivity

– Hyperacusis– Phonophobia – Auditory Recruitment

Page 3: Autism and Sensory Systems (Autism Spectrum Disorder/Sensory Processing Disorder) Artworks created by adults with Autism Jamie Lee

Autism and Vision

• Lack of eye contact (social)• Split peripheral and central• Scanning • Binocular problems• Visual attention• Fear/discomfort from visual stimuli

• Hyper/Hyposensitivity

Page 4: Autism and Sensory Systems (Autism Spectrum Disorder/Sensory Processing Disorder) Artworks created by adults with Autism Jamie Lee

Autism - a molecular view

• Needs more research! – 1% of children 3-17y.o. diagnosed– Fastest growing develop. Disability

•1148% growth rate!

• Cause still unknown! – Possibly related to genetic mutations•Fragile X•Angelman’s Syndrome•Tuberous Sclerosis