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New Study Links Autism to Early Sensory Development

7/15/2025

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A University of Kansas researcher has shed light on how sensory processing differences in autism begin during prenatal and neonatal stages, as detailed in a recent Psychological Review. This groundbreaking study introduces a "cascading effects model," highlighting the profound influence of early sensory development on autism. Future investigations will delve deeper into these early differences, aiming to enhance our understanding of the condition.

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A University of Kansas researcher has shed light on how sensory processing differences in autism begin during prenatal and neonatal stages, as detailed in a recent Psychological Review. This groundbreaking study introduces a "cascading effects model," highlighting the profound influence of early sensory development on autism. Future investigations will delve deeper into these early differences, aiming to enhance our understanding of the condition.