5 things you didn't know about synesthesia

By DESONTA HOLDER - McClatchy Newspapers 5 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ... SYNESTHESIA 1. Definition: This is a condition in which the senses are cross-wired. It can take many forms. Sufferers might sense the taste of chicken as a pointed object or see colors in response to certain letters or numbers. 2. Incidences: Synesthesia, which is not considered a disease, is believed to affect at least 1 in 2,000 people. It might be genetic, with left-handed people more commonly affected. Many sufferers tend to have an above-average intelligence level. 3. Unique: Synesthetes generally don't know that anything is "wrong." They recognize their condition early in life, but they don't realize that what they are experiencing is unique. When they do, they may pity non-synesthetes for... [read full story]