Part 6/13:
Accent Mimicry and Sensory Processing
An intriguing aspect explored is the claim that autistic people may "mimic" accents or speech patterns, resulting in unplaceable or mixed accents—an observation used as a supposed diagnostic clue. The group clarifies that this is often a product of mask-wearing and social mimicry facilitated by internet exposure, not a symptom of autism. They highlight how sensory sensitivities, such as difficulty controlling voice volume, are often misinterpreted or exaggerated in online narratives.