<p>Predictive Processing (or coding) differences are a relatively new proposed idea about an underlying mechanism of autism. Preliminary studies do show differences, but not necessarily "deficits," which I think is promising.</p><p>While it may not explain everything, it's a compelling theory that resonates in my anecdotal experience.</p><p><br></p><h3>More reading/listening on predictive processing:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/predictive-coding-theory-autism-explained/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The predictive coding theory of autism, explained</a> (article w audio option)</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kup6U2Vh8PI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Predictive processing as a mechanistic account of Autism</a> (video talk sent to me &amp; I haven't listened yet)</li><li><a href="https://www.mindbrained.org/2025/09/understanding-autism-through-predictive-processing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Understanding Autism through Predictive Processing</a> (blog post)</li><li><a href="https://www.neurodiverselove.com/podcastseasons2-3-4-5/episode/24c434f1/how-the-predictive-processing-framework-is-impacting-your-relationship-sarah-bergenfield" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How the "Predictive Processing Framework" is Impacting Your Relationship</a> (audio talk by Sarah Bergenfield)</li><li>2025 <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667174325000229" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">paper on predictive processing,</a> available for free as of now</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>AuDHD Flourishing resources:</strong></h3><ol><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13cWttVht-bxKyxc6nCJq4-0SL5zoQVvDIM22RFnaBP0/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Transcript</strong> Doc</a> (often a few weeks behind, but we do catch up!)</li><li><a href="https://mattia.ck.page/a6b7c9bf09" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mattia's <strong>Newsletter</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattia/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Like Your Brain</a>&nbsp;<strong>community</strong> space (Patreon/Discord)</li></ol><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>