Sensory Issues in Autism: Impacts on Health and the Promise of Neuroscientific Discovery with Carissa Cascio - Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference 2024

Carissa Cascio, Ph.D., explores how autistic individuals perceive and process sensory experiences, focusing on internal sensations of the body, known as interoception, and their impact on emotions, anxiety, and sleep. Cascio highlights the challenges of heightened sensory awareness, including how it can disrupt rest, and underscores the importance of understanding these experiences to improve therapy and overall well-being. Cascio shares personal anecdotes and challenges myths about autism, emphasizing the rich internal worlds of autistic individuals. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40215]