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Study Reveals Alexithymia Drives Sensory Sensitivities in Autism
6/6/2025
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- A groundbreaking twin study in *Translational Psychiatry* uncovers that sensory sensitivities in autistic individuals may actually arise from alexithymia rather than autism itself. This revelation challenges existing diagnostic criteria, as the genetic connection between autism and sensory issues vanishes when considering alexithymia, emphasizing its significant role in mental health.
