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Autistic teens' brains show lower responsiveness to unfamiliar voices

Autistic teens' brains show lower responsiveness to unfamiliar voices

A Stanford Medicine-led study finds that while neurotypical teens become more responsive to unfamiliar voices, adolescents with autism do not. Instead, autistic teens show an increased neurological response to their mother's voice as they mature.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 22:05 ·Lina Park 3 min read