Richard LittlerJun 25, 2023
I went to a busy flea market this morning. This is how my neurodivergent brain (#AuDHD) works.
It seems to me that neurotypical brains can filter out/edit/moderate incoming stimuli or data more easily than #neurodivergent ones. For me, it's particularly noticeable with sound. So, I created a comparison to show you what I mean.
Image #1: Neurotypical brain
Image #2: Neurodivergent brain
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Show threadRichard LittlerJun 25, 2023
Perhaps this is why autistic people are much more adept at spotting details and patterns in data, but it also illustrates how they can become more quickly overwhelmed.
#autism #asd
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Show threadRichard LittlerJun 25, 2023

...and by 'overwhelmed' I mean:

Me: 'Grr. That infernal noise outside is driving me insane!'

Wife: 'What noise? All I can hear is birds.'

Me: 'Exactly!'

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#austism #asd

Show threadLeather Cub Andrew Aû

@Richard_Littler I've actually had different reactions depending on which noises bother me. Conversations that are loud enough for me to hear when I'm not that close... thumping especially from overhead, lawn equipment, some power tools, as far as birds go it depends if they are chirping or squawking (I get overwhelmed by the squawking), fireworks @actuallyautistic

edit: I forgot to mention screaming kids... a huge trigger for me

Jun 25, 2023 at 12:30pmWeb