1. Autism and Sensory Systems (Autism Spectrum Disorder/Sensory Processing Disorder) Artworks created by adults with Autism Jamie Lee

2. Autism and Hearing Deaf vs. Discomfort Hypersensitivity –Hyperacusis –Phonophobia –Auditory Recruitment

3. Autism and Vision Lack of eye contact (social) Split peripheral and central Scanning Binocular problems Visual attention Fear/discomfort from visual stimuli Hyper/Hyposensitivity

4. Autism - a molecular view Needs more research! –1% of children 3-17y.o. diagnosed –Fastest growing develop. Disability 1148% growth rate! Cause still unknown! –Possibly related to genetic mutations Fragile X Angelman’s Syndrome Tuberous Sclerosis