In a new study published in Cortex, researchers have discovered that autistic adults exhibit a diminished neural response to their own faces compared to neurotypical adults, suggesting unique differences in self-referential processing. This research, using advanced brain imaging techniques, also indicates that these differences are specific to facial recognition and do not extend to how names are processed. Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a complex developmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and restricted or repetitive beh…