The researchers found that different types of inattentional blindness in children were predicted by distinct aspects of executive function. Specifically, stronger working memory was linked to noticing unexpected objects in a brief, static task, while better cognitive flexibility—the ability to switch focus—predicted greater awareness in a longer, moving task.
Think of neurotransmitters as instant messages between nerve cells: fast, direct, and short-lived. Hormones, on the other hand, are more like letters sent through the mail—slower, but able to travel long distances in the body and create lasting effects.
Autism isn’t a single experience—it’s a spectrum that shapes how a person feels, thinks, senses, and connects. But what does it actually feel like to be autistic? For many, it means navigating a world that often feels too loud, too fast, and deeply confusing—while also experiencing profound joy, focus, and emotional sensitivity.
The study found that individuals with NPD tend to use language that reflects grandiosity, entitlement, and a lack of empathy, and that these linguistic features may be tied to identifiable brain structure differences.
The researchers found that girls with ADHD often feel compelled to suppress their authentic behaviors and emotions in order to appear more socially acceptable. This constant self-monitoring, particularly in school settings, was described as exhausting and emotionally taxing.
Parentification occurs when a child is placed in the role of a parent or caregiver to their own parents or siblings. The child might be cooking meals, paying bills, taking care of younger siblings, or serving as the emotional support system for their parent.
The study found that one particular tool—the Child Anxiety Impact Scale, Parent Version (CAIS-P)—was more effective than other widely used symptom checklists in identifying whether children had recovered from anxiety diagnoses after treatment.
After a full workday, many adults with ADHD feel completely drained—far more than their neurotypical peers. One study found that 62% of people with ADHD experience chronic fatigue. But this isn’t just ordinary tiredness.
The researchers found that a father’s ability to respond sensitively to his infant was linked to both his own attachment style and reflective functioning—his capacity to understand mental states.
From the outside, these thought patterns can look like classic worry or sadness, raising an important question: Are autistic individuals being misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression when the root issue is actually autistic rumination?