All About Synesthesia
Learn about synesthesia and see if you have it too!
What is Synesthesia?
The pronunciation - (sin-a-th-e-sha)
The word synesthesia comes from the Greek words "syn" (together) and "aisthesis" (perception). It literally means joined perception or same perception.
What is a Synesthete?
The pronunciation - (sin-a-th-et)
There are many estimates for number of people with synesthesia, it usually ranges from 1 in 200 to in 1 in 100,000. Although there are probably many people who aren't aware they even have it.
Common Traits
Synesthetes tend to be...
-women
-left-handed
-neurologically normal
-In the same family.
Examples
I recommend that you read "A Mango Shaped Space." It's about a thirteen year old girl with Synesthesia. Mia Winchell sees colors and shapes with every sound and letter. One day she discovers that not everyone sees the world as she does.
Videos
Bibliography
- http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140904-i-see-songs-in-colour
- http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/07/can-you-teach-yourself-synesthesia/259519/
- https://student.societyforscience.org/article/colorful-world-synesthesia
- https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/syne.html
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150413214343.htm?
- http://www.daysyn.com/Definition.html
- http://www.livescience.com/169-rare-real-people-feel-taste-hear-color.html
Bio
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