5
Autism Simulations to
Help You
Experience Sensory Overload
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) describes a complex group of brain development disorders characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication and behavior. Often diag**sed at a young age, approximately one in 68 American children is on the
Autism spectrum. It's a figure 10 times higher than 40 years ago, according to the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Because ASD can vary widely, it's frequently misunderstood, and attitudes toward
Autism can be misguided. In addition to the many resources geared toward neurotypical people, such as
social networks for parents and organizations like
Autism Speaks, many autistic individuals and even game developers have created virtual
Simulations that render common experiences for people with
Autism — hypersensitivity to sights and sounds among them.
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