Managing Auditory Sensitivity in Autism

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Managing Auditory Sensitivity in Autism

• Persons diagnosed with ASD often report
  sensitivity to sound.
• At MIT, we are building video games and fun
  media experiences to help
• individuals gradually get used to sounds they
  might ordinarily find
• bothersome or painful.
• All media is customized to fit the specific
  needs and interests of each
• participant

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Managing Auditory Sensitivity in Autism

• We are always looking for volunteers to help
  test this intervention!
• Anyone between ages 8-30 with a diagnosis of ASD
  may be eligible for
• this study.
• - To learn more, contact Rob Morris
  rmorris_at_media.mit.edu