Part 1 Autism and Sensory Processing: Intro to Senses & Melanin
From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism · Ryan Sumner
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Show Notes
For today's episode, we discuss Autism and sensory processing. The episode expands on the concept of the mesencephalon (midbrain), touching on the superior and inferior colliculi, key regions that help extract and integrate sensory information. The role of melanin in sensory processing is highlighted, as it aids in signal transfer and increases efficiency in sensory organs, including the eyes, ears, and skin. The episode also connects these concepts to autism, noting that individuals with Autism often experience both hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity to sensory stimuli, affecting their interaction with the environment.
The episode also dives into the biological foundations of sensory perception, focusing on the role of melanopsin and other chromophores in light absorption and how they influence wakefulness and sleep cycles. Additionally, we cover the auditory system, specifically how melanin in the cochlea contributes to hearing and how auditory processing can become overwhelmed in individuals with Autism, leading to sensory overload. The discussion then extends to the role of melanin in other systems, such as the gastrointestinal tract, and its connection to energy production and sensory perception. By exploring the pathophysiology of Autism at an early developmental stage, the episode emphasizes the need to investigate sensory processing and its integration across the nervous system to better understand Autism.
Role of semiconductivity and ion transport in the electrical conduction of melanin https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3384144/
Dr. Jack Kruse: QUANTUM ENGINEERING #53: WHY IS MELANIN ALWAYS FOUND BETWEEN YOUR SENSES & THE ENVIRONMENT? https://www.patreon.com/posts/quantum-53-why-83720421
Dr. Jack Kruse: QUANTUM ENGINEERING #45: AUTISM & MELANIN/MELANOPSIN: A MIGRATION PROBLEM https://www.patreon.com/c/DrJackKruse/posts
00:00 Autism and Sensory Processing
02:31 Mesencephalon’s Role; Melanopsin; Chromophores
05:02 Melanin in Sensory Systems
07:33 Light and Quantum Biology
10:04 Environmental Impact on Health; Hypo and Hypersensitivity
12:35 Energy and Mitochondria
15:06 Embryogenesis and Autism Origins; Neuralation, Neuroepithelial Cells
17:37 Autism Research
19:05 Reviews/Ratings & Contact Info
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