Neurological Disorders

Department of Social Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University, India

Publications

• Review   
  Sensing Sounds on the Skin: A Review of Auditory-Tactile Synesthesia and Its Implications for Perception and Attention
  Author(s): Syed Adnan Ali*, Syed Noor Ali and Rehan Khan
  
  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 hyper connectivity 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, inc.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6895.651.4.565

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