The Cocktail Party Effect

The cocktail party effect refers to the brain's ability to focus on a specific auditory stimulus, such as a single conversation, in a noisy environment. In autism, difficulties with this selective auditory attention may contribute to sensory overload and challenges in social communication.

PlainSpeak:  The cocktail party effect is the ability to tune into one conversation in a noisy room. Many autistic individuals may find this difficult, leading to sensory overload and making social situations challenging.


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