02/26/2026
Many individuals with autism show heightened sensitivity to musical patterns — some studies suggest they can detect pitch changes and rhythmic variations more accurately than neurotypical listeners. 🎵
In fact, research from institutions like Stanford University and University of Helsinki has found that the brains of individuals with autism often show stronger connectivity between auditory and emotional processing areas when listening to music. This may explain why music can be both deeply moving and uniquely soothing for many individuals with autism — sometimes even helping with communication and emotional expression when words are hard to find.
