If you think you might have synesthesia, but aren’t sure, first see if you have any of the risk factors for it, which are being female, being left-handed, and having a relative with the same condition. Next, make sure you’re not having hallucinations, which are random and fanciful, unlike the symptoms of synesthesia, which are predictable and repeat themselves. To rule out hallucinations or other serious medical conditions, visit your doctor for a diagnosis and possible treatment.
Melissa McCracken grew up with a neurological condition that means she processes songs as colors—a gift that translates into paintings inspired by her favorite musicians.
.......................................................................... Hmm, then I guess I have number-form synesthesia, though I’m terrible in math. I also picture the letters of the alphabet as...
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Show us your true colors.
Sound Synesthesia is when a piece of music evokes the perception of shapes, colors, and movements. It is also called Chromosthesia and a very common form of Synesthesia. Maybe you are a synesthete, too? Learn more about your sense of hearing and how to be more aware of music.
What colour is Tuesday?
An accessible, concise primer on the neurological trait of synesthesia—vividly felt sensory couplings—by a founder of the field.One in twenty-three people carry the genes for the synesthesia....
Many people with synesthesia—past and present—have used their abilities to create art, visualizing how they perceive sounds, time, letters, numbers, and more.
It's called time-space synesthesia, and it's caused by extra neural connections.
Hey there, folks! How's it going? Today we have a special treat for all you bloggers, forum posters, and general Internet surfers who also have an interest in synesthesia. The infographic below (which we encourage you to share with the embed code provided), provides a brief synesthesia test for grapheme-color synesthesia - one of the…
Sound Synesthesia is when a piece of music evokes the perception of shapes, colors, and movements. It is also called Chromosthesia and a very common form of Synesthesia. Maybe you are a synesthete, too? Learn more about your sense of hearing and how to be more aware of music.
People with autism often have enhanced sensory sensitivity. They are, for example, much more likely to be affected by bright light and loud noises. They also have a better eye for detail. In a new study, researchers found that synesthetes also often have enhanced sensory sensitivity and that they have similar social skills to individuals […]
A mother wonders if we are all born with synesthesia.
Grapheme-Color Synesthesia is a common type of Synesthesia. It may serve as learning help. What color is number 3 for you? Read more & make a test.
1, 7, 3, 6, 4, 8.
A synesthete-turned-scientist on why it's helpful to "hear" colors and "see" sounds.
Yes! Maybe? Red-orange!
[This was originally published in January of 2009, back when I kept up with a regular (and singular) blog. My posts on synesthesia are pretty much the only ones I’ve kept and decided to re-po…
.......................................................................... Hmm, then I guess I have number-form synesthesia, though I’m terrible in math. I also picture the letters of the alphabet as...
The latest Numberphile video goes into more detail with Alex Dainis , speaking about her synesthesia. Here is the video: And here is...
Grapheme-Color Synesthesia is a common type of Synesthesia. It may serve as learning help. What color is number 3 for you? Read more & make a test.
A little peek into my life with synesthesia, including examples of Grapheme-Color, Chromesthesia, Auditory-Tactile types. Remember to love ALL parts of you.
Only 2-4 percent of the population has synesthesia! Can you taste words and hear colors? Let's find out!
