Hypersensitivity in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Abstract

Hypersensitivity is a common trait in many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), making them more sensitive to sensory stimuli from the environment, such as sounds, textures, tastes and odors, balance, and posture. These reactions can have a substantial impact on both the quality of life and social interactions of these children. Therefore, speech therapy, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, plays a fundamental role in the evaluation, diagnosis and intervention, aiming to help these children deal with their exacerbated sensitivities. The therapeutic approach seeks to create personalized strategies for each child, considering the wide variation in the intensity of hypersensitivities within ASD. For this reason, the main objective of this article is to address hypersensitivity in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is critical to recognize and understand the specific areas in which each child is most sensitive, as this sensitivity can vary widely from one child to another. Addressing hypersensitivity in a personalized way is essential to improve the quality of life of these children by reducing their discomfort, anxiety, and challenging behaviors. That said, the development of this study was based on a bibliographic research, which used as sources scientific articles available on renowned platforms, such as Google Scholar, as well as journals indexed in Scielo.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2023.007-036