cross-posted from: https://literature.cafe/post/10359040
Scientists Pinpoint Main Cause of Sensory Hypersensitivity in Autism
This study has identified the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as a key area in the brain responsible for sensory hypersensitivity in autism spectrum disorders. Utilizing a mouse model with a Grin2b gene mutation, heightened neural activity and connectivity in the ACC was observed. Suppressing this hyperactivity normalized the sensory hypersensitivity, offering new insights into treatment options
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02572-y (open access)
C’mon now! Don’t you get it? Instead of society making the effort to learn about and accommodate for the needs of autistic people, they’re spending a ton of money on research, and the results of this study mean they might be able to FIX US!
To be fair I wouldn’t mind a way to lessen my sensory issues, some of them I can accommodate, some others are really annoying.
This basically, as in my case, my sensory issues make it hard to do many fairly basic things, and causes lots of discomfort that otherwise wouldn’t bother me if not for the sensitivity.
“Fixing” is very different from “reducing the issues for the person with the sensitivity, making life relatively easier to handle”.
Them: You are wearing noise canceling headphones? Don’t you want to hear me!
Me: Yes, unless your voice is a constant frequency and amplitude, then no.
Them: I am offended because I think you are not paying attention to me because I don’t understand how the technology works!
FTFY
I would welcome getting to turn down the volume of my sensory issues. It causes more distress than acceptance can fix.