{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/643789a2ba30d20010916124/6a0746ac68dc584eda413ec2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"141 Predictive Processing - another autism explanation","description":"<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>","author_name":"Mattia Maurée"}