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what are the symptoms of synesthesia?

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Synesthesia video: This is a very good video on synesthesia:
http://www.Synesthesiatest.Org/symptoms-of-synesthesia.

Question 2

what's it mean if you have synesthesia?

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Definition: Synesthesia refers to the production of a sense impression relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body.

An example would be hearing of a certain sound induces the visualization of a certain color (colored hearing).

Synesthesia is a genetically linked trait estimated to affect from 2 to 5 percent of the general population.

Question 3

what is auditory synesthesia?

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Synesthesia: When stimulus applied to one modality produces sensation in another modality. For example, hearing a certain sound produces visualization of a certain color.

Question 4

is synesthesia a symptom of autism?

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No: Synesthesia--the cross-over of one sense to another (touch to visual, e.g.) has been reported to be possibly more prevalent in high-functioning individuals with autism.  However, there is no evidence to suggest that it is an underlying cause of autism itself.  It may help to "explain" some savant abilities, although that remains to be seen.

Question 5

synesthesia. what is it?

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Crossed wires: Synesthesia is a condition in which sensory signals "get crossed, " and signals from one sensory system are interpreted as coming from another.  For example, some synasthetics will "see" sounds, or "hear" colors.

Question 6

can you treat synesthesia?

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Synesthesia: Yes I can. But need more details. Let's chat.

Question 7

how do you diagnose synesthesia?

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Synesthesia: When stimulus applied to one modality produces sensation in another modality. For example, hearing a certain sound produces visualization of a certain color. Another example is Referred pain.

Question 8

what is or is a type of synesthesia?

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Crossed wires: Synesthesia is a condition in which sensory signals "get crossed, " and signals from one sensory system are interpreted as coming from another.  For example, some synasthetics will "see" sounds, or "hear" colors.

Question 9

how to tell if these are synesthesia symptoms?

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Synesthesia: When stimulus applied to one modality produces sensation in another modality. For example, hearing a certain sound produces visualization of a certain color. Another example is Referred pain.

Question 10

can there be a connection between synesthesia and medication (not recreational drugs though!) ?

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Yes: Some studies suggest excessive serotonin can be associated with synesthesia so any medication that increases levels of serotonin, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can theoretically contribute to synesthesia.

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