The roles of sensory hyperreactivity and hyporeactivity in understanding infant fearfulness and emerging autistic traits.
Nisha NarvekarVirginia Carter LenoGreg PascoJannath Begum AliMark H JohnsonTony CharmanEmily J H Jonesnull nullPublished in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2024)
Our findings indicate that alterations in early sensory reactivity may increase the likelihood of showing fearfulness in infancy, and relate to later social interactions and repetitive behaviours, particularly in individuals with a family history of autism or ADHD.