Sensory over-responsivity tied to autism, anxiety but not other conditions
thetransmitter.org
Strong negative reactions to everyday sensory stimuli, known as sensory over-responsivity, are uniquely linked to autism and anxiety, but not to other neuropsychiatric conditions like ADHD, according to a study analyzing data from over 15,000 children. The findings suggest that sensory over-responsivity may result from overlapping neurodevelopmental traits rather than being specific to any single condition. The study highlights potential shared neurobiological roots between autism and anxiety in relation to sensory processing.
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