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.
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Kaylee Lurvey may go years without saying a word, and then speak a complete sentence. Her family hopes researchers will discover ways to unlock speech and other skills in people like Kaylee.
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