Many autistic people experience sensory challenges. They may be highly sensitive to sound, touch, or light, or may be picky eaters, while others may be under-reactive to sensory input such as temperature or injury. Read about people’s experiences with sensory challenges and learn about the research on this topic.
Some of a child’s early symptoms of autism may be among the most puzzling to parents: hand-flapping, rocking, lining up toys, or finding the whirling blades of a fan more interesting than the world around him.
Most of us don’t think twice about where to stand when talking to another person. We just know what’s right. But for people with autism, this may not be automatic.
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