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: Received: 9 April 2023 / Approved: 10 April 2023 / Online: 10 April 2023 (10:11:22 CEST)
How to cite:
Ali, S.A.; Ali, S.N.; Khan, R. Sensing Sounds on the Skin: A Review of Auditory-Tactile Synesthesia and Its Implications for Perception and Attention. Preprints2023, 2023040164. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0164.v1
Ali, S.A.; Ali, S.N.; Khan, R. Sensing Sounds on the Skin: A Review of Auditory-Tactile Synesthesia and Its Implications for Perception and Attention. Preprints 2023, 2023040164. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0164.v1
Ali, S.A.; Ali, S.N.; Khan, R. Sensing Sounds on the Skin: A Review of Auditory-Tactile Synesthesia and Its Implications for Perception and Attention. Preprints2023, 2023040164. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0164.v1
APA Style
Ali, S.A., Ali, S.N., & Khan, R. (2023). Sensing Sounds on the Skin: A Review of Auditory-Tactile Synesthesia and Its Implications for Perception and Attention. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0164.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Ali, S.A., Syed Noor Ali and Rehan Khan. 2023 "Sensing Sounds on the Skin: A Review of Auditory-Tactile Synesthesia and Its Implications for Perception and Attention" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0164.v1
Abstract
This review paper explores auditory tactile (AT) synesthesia, a rare neurological condition where sounds evoke tactile sensations. The paper provides a historical overview of the condition and discusses its epidemiology, with a prevalence of less than 1% of the general population. The neurological basis of AT synesthesia is explored, including the role of cross-modal processing and hyperconnectivity within the brain. The paper also describes the phenomenology of the condition, including the range of tactile sensations that can be experienced in response to different sounds. The occurrence of AT synesthesia in the present-day world is discussed, including its relationship to music and art. Various hypotheses surrounding the development and maintenance of AT synesthesia are reviewed, focusing on genetic and environmental factors. The implications for clinical practice are explored, including potential benefits for individuals with sensory processing disorders. Finally, the paper concludes with a discussion of future directions for research in this field, including the need to explore further the underlying neural mechanisms of AT synesthesia and potential therapeutic interventions.
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