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Exploring sensory phenotypes in autism spectrum disorder.
Molecular autism - 12 Oct 2021
Scheerer Nichole E, Curcin Kristina, Stojanoski Bobby, Anagnostou Evdokia, Nicolson Rob, Kelley Elizabeth, Georgiades Stelios, Liu Xudong, Stevenson Ryan A
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BACKGROUND: Atypical reactions to the sensory environment are often reported in autistic individuals, with a high degree of variability across the sensory modalities. These sensory differences have been shown to promote challenging behaviours and distress in autistic individuals and are predictive of other functions including motor, social, and cognitive abilities. Preliminary research suggests that specific...
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