Wendy Chung: Details of Sensory Processing in the Autistic Brain

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Those in the autism community have long known anecdotally that some people with autism appear to struggle mightily with sensory input. Wendy Chung, MD, PhD, a clinical geneticist at Columbia University Medical Center, speaks about how research into so-called “autism genes” has revealed a specific brain difference leading to sensory issues. It also suggests ways caregivers can create better learning environments for autistic kids.

[Source: Child Mind Institute YouTube link]