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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.
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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


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


Theory of Mind: Evolution of Terminology and Conceptualisation
Theory of Mind (ToM) refers to the ability to attribute mental states—such as beliefs, intentions, and emotions—to oneself and others,...
Feb 252 min read


Alexithymia and Autism (2): The complex interplay
Alexithymia is considered a “sub-clinical phenomenon” (Silani et al. 2008) and doesn’t identify a personality disorder per se but is a...
Nov 28, 20245 min read


Alexithymia and Autism (1): Intersections of two distinct conditions
The connection between alexithymia and ASD was initially explored in the 1990s through clinical studies on individuals with eating...
Nov 24, 20244 min read


Chronic Pain in Autism (2):
The Diagnostic Difficulties Chronic pain is quite common in autism , yet it is often unrecognised (and undiagnosed). The diagnosis of...
Aug 15, 20245 min read


One of the Myths About Autism:
‘Autistic people don’t do metaphors’ Because of their literal interpretation, autistic children do experience difficulties in...
Jul 19, 20245 min read


Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Autism (1):
Overlapping symptoms and differences Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and ASD are two distinct condition. However, they share...
Mar 21, 20246 min read


Autism and Dementia: (1) Prevalence
- Hello, where are you? - I am at home. - At home? Where? ...
Mar 18, 20234 min read


Hypersensitivities (often misinterpreted as ESP) and other phenomena in autism
Sometimes sensory hypersensitivities are misinterpreted as extrasensory perception (ESP) as ‘normal’ people not only fail to see, hear,...
Nov 25, 20223 min read


Autism: Sensations last too long
A painful truth Sensory stimuli can be experienced very differently by autistic individuals. Just because we may not feel something, it...
Nov 4, 20224 min read


'Involuntary echolalia'
There are other types of echolalia that are difficult to explain, for example, involuntary echolalia , when the person blurts out words...
Sep 30, 20224 min read


Communicative echolalia in autism
Though echolalia can be non-communicative , in many cases it is used for communication. Parents of autistic children (with echolalia) can...
Sep 16, 20225 min read


Non-communicative echolalia in autism:
If it’s not for communication, what’s the point? As I didn’t know much at the time, I made a mistake thinking that as soon as my son...
Sep 2, 20224 min read


Placebo and Nocebo Effects
The placebo effect can be defined as the power of the mind and the unconscious to heal in response to something (whether sugar pills or...
Apr 29, 20223 min read


The Role of Sensory Perceptual Differences in Autism:
The Intense World Syndrome and other ‘sensory theories’ Although already in the very first descriptions of autistic children, researchers...
Mar 4, 20224 min read


Empathy in autism (and alleged lack of it)
Autistic people are said to be (severely) impaired in their ability to empathise with other people which is reflected in the...
Sep 10, 20213 min read


Looking for triggers of ‘challenging behaviours’ in autism.
It is not as simple as ABC When we come across a behaviour that’s difficult, there’s a popular method that’s used to help parents and...
Sep 3, 20214 min read
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