Sensory Sensitivity and Autism

Effects

Sensory sensitivity can lead to behavioural problems, difficulties with coordination, and many other issues.

Hypersensitive

Hypersensitive individuals may react in two main ways

• Inactivity, because their brain can’t make sense of what it is receiving
• Hyperactivity, because the brain doesn’t like what it is receiving

In either case, they may become anxious and frustrated

Hyposensitive

Hyposensitive individuals may react in two main ways

• Inactivity, because their brain can’t make sense of what it is receiving
• Hyperactivity, because the brain wants more information. This may result in self-stimulation or inattention.

In either case, they may become anxious and frustrated

Updated

16 Jun 2022