Neural pruning theory (ASD/ADHD, synesthesia, INFP?)

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[@GrumpyMrGruff]

I think a risk is equating more synapses with patterns of thinking such as ''more (conceptual) connections" or "more ideas" or "more imagination." A less assumption-laden interpretation might be related to greater neuronal "noise" in the system, which could be related to greater sensory hypersensitivity (if the autistic CNS is less effective at suppressing such signals). There is other data suggesting differences in neuronal growth trajectories (not just synaptogenesis and pruning) that might account for other autistic traits.

[@ineax7447]

I guess the creation of "more conceptual connections" is linked to changes in neuronal connections but "more synapses" doesn't necessarily mean "more conceptual connections". This would explain the "noise theory" and why sensory integration therapy is used as a treatment option for children on the spectrum.

[@radishraven9]

@@GrumpyMrGruff hmm yes that is true it is more about more "noise" than ideas. Thanks for the input! 😊

[@JamesBond-ut5iv]

There's so many people that suffer with these issues. A cure shouldn't be scary. There's no need to make others suffer because we had to deal with it. I have the Mirror-touch synesthesia and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. It truly is problematic for me and I really don't have any issues with doctors calling it a defect. It certainly is an unusual trait to manage.

[@radishraven9]

@@JamesBond-ut5iv hmm I'm sorry :/ yeah we have different perspectives and experiences. I think though there is a way to find solutions to problems without wanting to eradicate autism or synesthesia. So yeah research can be good, but what i don't accept is the research being solely focused on curing autism rather than also do studies on accomodations and the experience of neurodivergent people.

[@NitFlickwick]

There are a couple of other interesting neuronal differences in autism. One is neuronal migration, where neurons expected to be in one layer of the brain end up in another layer. The other is a reduction in cross brain neural network connections and increase in intra-region connections. I wonder if the former is related to sensory issues in autism and the latter is related to the monotropic thinking.

[@radishraven9]

@@NitFlickwick hmm interesting! Yes i will need to do more research into the neurology theories 😊

[@sicparvismagna1294]

Hi Ingrid, Nice to see you again. This theory seems interesting. Yes some topics are delicate... Take care

[@radishraven9]

@@sicparvismagna1294 thank you! 😊

[@sicparvismagna1294]

You are welcome friend 😊

[@darrenparis8314]

ENTP here (I guess, not really a concrete classification, but anyway), These are really interesting topics to me - them all: autism, ADHD mbti functions as tools to think about neuroscience. This is a question I coincidentally have been recently looking into, and will comment here again if I find something. Thanks for the upload, uh, Ingrid? Is it?

[@radishraven9]

@@darrenparis8314 oh that's awesome! 😊 It is very interesting and i will make a new video if i get more information!

[@lisahammond483]

Thanks, this was very interesting. I wonder about attachment theory as well.

[@vondelpete]

I keep feeling like you’re getting attacked by bugs in all of your videos 😂 Hm this idea of INFPs maybe not being affected by ‘neural pruning’ does feel right. That tendency to be open to so many things and not close all those doors? Something else for me to think about…

[@radishraven9]

@@vondelpete haha yes it give me quite an immersive experience 😂 hmm yes that would be interesting, i will make another video about it 😊

[@lemonchanisrandom1531]

I'm infp or I think I'm infp lol I'm not sure tho🤷🏽‍♀️but guess ill look into it✨ADHD GANG

[@radishraven9]

@@lemonchanisrandom1531 yay welcome!

[@andrewgarcia6951]

Einstein thought nerotypicals only used 10% of thier brain 😂 maybe he was right