Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have used brain imaging techniques to demonstrate weaker neural suppression in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study, published in Nature Communications, focused on differences in visual motion perception and found that individuals with ASD show less neural suppression in the visual cortex compared to neurotypical individuals.

This weaker suppression may contribute to sensory hypersensitivity, a common symptom of ASD. The researchers suggest that understanding these differences in brain function could lead to improved screenings and treatments for ASD and related conditions. The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health.

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