Sensory issues are only officially recognized in the DSM-5 as a possible symptom of autism, and many children and adults who have sensory integration challenges do also have autism (or ADHD ...
Due to Kwasi’s condition, the two have regularly made the drive to Nutley, where Billy Dinnerstein runs Your Kind of Cuts, a barbershop that caters to children and adults with sensory issues.
He also experienced a number of sensory issues. Certain textures and foods were unbearable and sudden, loud noises could overwhelm him with fear. But as he got older, William says he learned to "blend ...