Children with autism struggle with unfamiliar sounds

A recent study has found that the brains of adolescents with autism exhibit a reduced response to unfamiliar sounds, which contributes to their long-term social isolation. The study revealed that the reward centers in the brain react less to sounds, especially as they get older, compared to neurotypical teenagers who show greater engagement with unfamiliar sounds. This heightened responsiveness helps neurotypical teens develop more successful social relationships. Additionally, adolescents with autism tend to focus more heavily on their mothers' voices, which further reinforces their social isolation and delays their ability to interact with strangers. The study highlights the importance of understanding the neural response deficits to sounds in order to develop better therapeutic strategies, emphasizing the need to support adolescents in addition to early interventions for children.

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