Navigating Different Realities: Do Neurotypicals See Different Context?

Neurotypicals generally process and perceive context differently than many neurodivergent individuals, particularly those on the autism spectrum. This isn’t a matter of one group being more or less perceptive, but rather a fundamental difference in how their brains prioritize and synthesize information. The core distinction lies in what’s known as “top-down” versus “bottom-up” processing.…