Research into oxytocin levels and autism:

Why Autistic Kids Get Lost in the Details

"Several studies have investigated the oxytocin-autism connection. A single dose of oxytocin has been found to help autistic people with empathy and other social tasks."

They sure nailed the details versus social aspect of the problem. I've struggled all my life and cultivating empathy specifically marked a turning point where I became much more successful and comfortable with people.

I still find it impossible to block out noise and other details like anything flashing or oscillating.