hyposensitivity
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Some children with autism who exhibit tactile hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity find it difficult to properly modulate the strength they bring to bear while playing.
From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2018
As a hint, receptor hyposensitivity, hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis dysfunction and in some cases infections or heavy metal toxicity often conspire to produce this confusing situation.
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2017
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