Core Phenotypes, Symptoms & Sensory Traits
Sensory Processing Modalities
One topic per sensory channel. Each covers the mechanics of processing in that modality, common presentations, measurement approaches, and accommodations. Response intensity is handled separately under Sensory Reactivity Patterns.
8 Entries in this Collection
- 01
Auditory Processing
Sound sensitivity, filtering efficiency, and misophonia overlap.
- 02
Visual Processing
Light tolerance, pattern sensitivity, and central versus peripheral focus.
- 03
Tactile Processing
Touch defensiveness, deep pressure seeking, and temperature response.
- 04
Olfactory & Gustatory Processing
Smell and taste sensitivity, including food texture aversion.
- 05
Proprioceptive Processing
Body position and spatial awareness differences.
- 06
Vestibular Processing
Balance, movement, and motion tolerance differences.
- 07
Interoception
Difficulty sensing internal bodily states such as hunger, thirst, and pain.
- 08
Synesthesia & Cross-Modal Perception
Cross-wired sensory experiences and elevated co-occurrence with autism.