Disorders That Totally Mess With Your Perception of Reality

Until quite recently, it was believed to be a rare condition that only occurred in those with neurological damage—for example, someone who has suffered a stroke or head injury. However, it has been seen in people without such damage. It’s now believed that around 1 in 50 people experience prosopagnosia. Another common belief is that prosopagnosia is associated with autism, but this is not the case. Although people with autism sometimes experience face recognition difficulties, the two conditions do not appear to be linked.