Brain Differences in Autism: Intense Worlds Theory

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Somatisensory Cortex

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What regions were studied in this paper?

Medial Prefrontal Cortex

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somatisensory cortex

Plays a vital role in handling somatic sensations, which arise from receptors positioned throughout the body. These receptors detect sensations like touch, pressure, temperature, and pain. The primary function of the somatosensory cortex is to locate where these specific sensations originate on the body. While the primary somatosensory cortex receives peripheral sensory information, it relies on the secondary somatosensory cortex to store, process, and retain this information. In essence, the somatosensory cortex helps us make sense of the world by allowing us to feel and understand various sensations, contributing to our overall sensory experience.

medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC )

According to Frontiers, a lot of data suggests that this region is involved in regulating anxiety. The ventromedial prefrontal cortex which is part of the mPFC, regulates anxiety and fear extinction by encoding emotional stimuli and regulating it. The mPFC and amygdala are extensively interconnected in the brain and work together. Anxiety can make it difficult to shift between strategies in response to changes in task demands.

amygdala

The amygdala is part of the limbic system and is key to processing strong emotions like fear or pleasure. It's also a major processing center for emotions and links emotions to other brain abilities, especially memories, learning, and senses. When it doesn't work properly, it can cause or contribute to disruptive feelings and symptoms.