Sensory issues in autism may stem from co-occurring emotional blindness, not autism itself
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Researchers have uncovered evidence that sensory sensitivities linked to autism may instead be genetically tied to alexithymia. This emotional processing trait, often overlooked, could be the true source of sensory challenges across multiple conditions, not just autism.
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Original Title: Sensory issues in autism may stem from co-occurring emotional blindness, not autism itself, finds a twin study. These sensory traits appear to be genetically linked to alexithymia—a condition characterized by difficulties in identifying and describing one’s own emotions.