FAQ

Find answers to common questions about aphantasia, from understanding what it is to how it affects daily life, relationships, and cognitive abilities.

Understanding Aphantasia

Learn about what aphantasia is and its basic characteristics.

Prevalence and Nature

Learn about the prevalence of aphantasia and its nature.

Diagnosis and Testing

Learn about how aphantasia is diagnosed and tested.

Development and Changes

Learn about the development and changes of aphantasia.

Treatment and Management

Learn about the treatment and management of aphantasia.

Cognitive and Emotional Impact

Learn about the cognitive and emotional impact of aphantasia.

Abilities and Strengths

Learn about the abilities and strengths of people with aphantasia.

Related Conditions

Learn about the related conditions of aphantasia.

FAQ

Is aphantasia real?

What does aphantasia look like?

When was aphantasia first discovered?

Who discovered aphantasia?

Is aphantasia common?

Is aphantasia a spectrum?

Is aphantasia genetic?

Why does aphantasia happen?

How can you tell if you have aphantasia?

How is aphantasia diagnosed?

How do you test for aphantasia?

Can aphantasia be diagnosed professionally?

Can aphantasia develop over time?

Can aphantasia happen later in life?

Can aphantasia get worse?

Can aphantasia be temporary?

Can aphantasia be caused by trauma?

Can aphantasia be cured?

Can aphantasia be treated?

How does aphantasia affect daily life?

How do people with aphantasia think?

Is aphantasia only about visual imagery?

Can people with aphantasia hear sounds in their mind?

Can aphantasia affect memory?

Does aphantasia mean you can't remember anything?

Can people with aphantasia improve their memory?

Is aphantasia related to other memory conditions?

Are people with aphantasia less emotional?

Are people with aphantasia able to dream?

How does aphantasia affect learning?

Can people with aphantasia navigate/give directions?

Are people with aphantasia creative?

What are people with aphantasia good at?

Are people with aphantasia smarter?

Are aphantasia and ADHD linked?

Are aphantasia and autism linked?

Is aphantasia a form of neurodiversity?

Why is aphantasia not considered a disability?

How do you explain aphantasia to others?

How does aphantasia affect relationships?

Do children with aphantasia need special support?