In developmental disorders such as autism the ability to focus attention is impaired. New research shows that nerve cells maintain a state of balance when preparing to interpret what we see and this may explain why the neurotypical brain can block out distractions.

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In developmental disorders such as autism the ability to focus attention is impaired. New research shows that nerve cells maintain a state of balance when preparing to interpret what we see and this may explain why the neurotypical brain can block out distractions.