Abnormal Pressure Pain, Touch Sensitivity, Proprioception, and Manual Dexterity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Inmaculada RiquelmeSamar M HatemPedro Montoya

Published in: Neural plasticity (2016)

Increased pain sensitivity and increased touch sensitivity in areas classically related to affective touch (C-tactile afferents innervated areas) may explain typical avoiding behaviors associated with hypersensitivity. Both sensory and motor impairments should be assessed and treated in children with ASD.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
chronic pain
young adults
pain management
neuropathic pain
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
intellectual disability
bipolar disorder
spinal cord injury
drug induced