The autistic brain processes faces differently than scientists thought
sciencedaily.com
A major study reveals that autistic children's brains process faces differently, with less distinct neural activity patterns compared to neurotypical children. Unlike neurotypical children, whose brain responses to faces become more specialized with age, autistic children do not show the same developmental pattern. The research, using comprehensive EEG data, suggests that differences in face recognition may emerge earlier than previously thought.
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