People with autism may feel more pain

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience more severe pain than people with ASD IFLScience Based on recent research from Tel Aviv University.

According to research, people with neurological problems often suffer from some type of sensory processing disorder. This means that the brain is constantly receiving information and signals through sound waves, touch, sight and smell, but in some people this sensory information is not properly processed by the central nervous system. However, this is not only observed in people who show signs of autism.

However, some people may become less or hypersensitive to certain stimuli due to abnormal development.

According to the study, the key to the level of pain lies in disorders of sensory modulation—because those with such a disorder may experience greater pain. This dysfunction occurs frequently, in 70-90 percent of people with autism.

According to the researchers, this discovery means that a common misconception that autistic people are less sensitive to pain has been upended. The truth, on the other hand, is that the pain sensitivity of people with autism is actually higher than that of the majority of the population, and it is even more difficult for them to effectively suppress painful stimuli.

Finally, the researchers noted that pain hypersensitivity may also apply to autistic people who are unable to communicate their pain effectively to caregivers. This can be a huge step forward in establishing appropriate care protocols.