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Co-occurring Conditions

Aphantasia rarely shows up alone. Autism, ADHD, sensory differences, eating disorders, face blindness, even fibromyalgia come up alongside it, though none are known to cause the others.

Co-occurring Conditions

Aphantasia rarely shows up alone. Autism, ADHD, sensory differences, eating disorders, face blindness, even fibromyalgia come up alongside it, though none are known to cause the others.

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Discussion

Relationship between Aphantasia and autism

recentlyMartha

What insights do you have on the connection between autism and the inability to visualize mental imagery?

Aphantasia and ADHD: You Asked, We Dug Into the Research
Article

Aphantasia and ADHD: You Asked, We Dug Into the Research

If you've ever felt like your aphantasia and ADHD are tangled together in ways you can't quite explain, you're not alone. Researchers are beginning to untangle that same thread — and what they're finding suggests the mind's eye depends on attention in ways we're only starting to understand.

recentlyby Tom Ebeyer and
Discussion

Eating Disorders & Aphantasia

recentlyErin

Exploring the connection between sensory processing and eating challenges, especially in those with unique mental experiences.

aphantasia and hyperphantasia
Article

Aphantasia and Hyperphantasia: What We Know After a Decade of Research

Since 2015, "aphantasia" has reshaped our understanding of imagination, revealing that not everyone visualizes mentally. This discovery, along with "hyperphantasia," highlights the diverse nature of human imagination.

recentlyby Tom Ebeyer and
Hidden Differences in Subjective Experiences
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Hidden Differences in Subjective Experiences

Discover the hidden differences that shape human behavior (aphantasia, synesthesia, inner speech) with professor Gary Lupyan, as he joins the Aphantasia Network to shed light on the fascinating world beyond what meets the eye.

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Discussion

Recognizing people

recentlyViolet

Struggling to recognize faces after time apart? Share your tips and experiences on how you navigate these challenges!

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What is the relationship between Aphantasia, Synaesthesia and Autism?

People with aphantasia report higher levels of autistic traits and can experience synesthesia at typical rates. This suggests that while visual imagery is not required for synesthesia, it may play a role in certain social and imaginative domains.

Dance, C., Jaquiery, M., Eagleman, D., Porteous, D., Zeman, A., & Simner, J. (2021). What is the relationship between aphantasia, synaesthesia and autism?. Consciousness and Cognition, 89, 103087. doi:10.1016/j.concog.2021.103087

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failed meeting
Article

Failed Meeting in the Square

Do you remember the faces of the people you meet? A failed meeting in the square turned discovery of aphantasia.

recentlyby Dianna Moylan

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