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Autism Diagnosis Today (1): Overdiagnosis
Autism has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades. Once thought of as a rare and narrowly defined childhood condition,...
Aug 205 min read


Regression in Autism (3):
In most cases, ASD is diagnosed between 15 and 30 months. Some children exhibit typical early development, only to lose acquired language and social skills between 15 and 30 months. These cases qualify as regressive autism.
However, there are instances of late onset autism where individuals appear to develop typically until adolescence or even adulthood before displaying symptoms consistent with autism. In such cases, an identifiable neurological insult, such as, e.g, herpes
Jul 107 min read


Regression in Autism (2):
Regression in autism, often seen within the first two years of life, represents a distinct subtype of autism that has sparked considerable scientific interest. While the exact causes of regression are still not fully understood, current research points to a combination of genetic, environmental, metabolic, immune, and neurological factors.
Jul 45 min read


Regression in Autism (1):
Complex developmental path s Regression in autism refers to the loss of previously acquired developmental skills—such as spoken...
Jun 295 min read


From Puzzle Pieces to Infinity:
It’s easy to get caught up in the search for new symbols, new slogans, new ways to “reframe” autism. But the risk is that these abstract concepts become so polished, so removed from the daily lived reality of many autistic individuals, that they stop representing them at all.
Not everything has to be shiny or new. Not everything has to be metaphorical or aspirational. Sometimes, the most powerful way to accept autism is not through symbols—but through sustained, patient, and
Jun 143 min read


Autism Seen Through a Jigsaw: Why the puzzle fits—both literally and metaphorically—when understanding autism
Thirty years ago, I could not even imagine that the symbol of the jigsaw puzzle (in the context of autism) could have negative...
May 293 min read


Criticism of the Theory of Mind Deficit in Autism
The claim that autistic individuals lack Theory of Mind (ToM)—the ability to understand that others have thoughts, emotions, and...
Mar 283 min read


Development of Theory of Mind in Autism
Theory of Mind (ToM) is a critical aspect of social cognition and undergoes significant developmental changes from infancy to adulthood....
Mar 152 min read


Development of Theory of Mind : Mind Reading Evolution
Henry Wellman (2020) explores the development of "theory of mind"—our ability to understand and predict others' mental states. He argues...
Mar 22 min read
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