Sensory overload in kids has distinct neurobiological roots
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 13 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Sensory overload in kids has distinct neurobiological roots
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Overreactions to ordinary sensory stimuli -a scratchy shirt tag, a roaring vacuum cleaner, an unfamiliar smell -are commonly associated with autism. But in fact, an estimated 15% to 20% of children experience such reactions, known as sensory over-responsivity or sensory distress, and t . . .
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Sensory overload in kids has distinct neurobiological roots
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Overreactions to ordinary sensory stimuli -a scratchy shirt tag, a roaring vacuum cleaner, an unfamiliar smell -are commonly associated with autism. But in fact, an estimated 15% to 20% of children experience such reactions, known as sensory over-responsivity or sensory distress, and t . . .