A study in Nature Neuroscience links distinct neural and behavioral characteristics in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to the dynamic range of neurons, showing individuals with ASD have increased dynamic range in their neuronal response, resulting in more detailed but slower processing. This challenges previous notions of ASD as a broken cog and offers a computational explanation for the condition. Researchers developed a new model based on dynamic range, showing how this impacts information processing in the brains of individuals with ASD. The findings suggest that heterogeneity in neuronal responses contributes to the behavioral variations seen in ASD, highlighting the importance of understanding the dynamic range in autism research.
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Insights into slower, more detailed processing
