What is hyposensitivity in autism?

What is hyposensitivity in autism?

Hyposensitivity, also known as under-responsiveness, is a type of sensory processing disorder that can affect children with autism. Hyposensitivity in a child is in contrast to hypersensitivity. It occurs when the brain has difficulty processing and responding to sensory information. Children with hyposensitivity may have trouble detecting or discriminating between different stimuli, or they may … Read more