Complex developmental path s Regression  in autism refers to the loss of previously acquired developmental skills—such as spoken...

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

Thirty years ago, I could not even imagine that the symbol of the jigsaw puzzle (in the context of autism) could have negative connotations. However, lately, I’ve heard that some people not just dislike it, they are offended by it. (???) Let's look at it "autistically", i.e., literally (without adding any connotations - neither positive nor negative) and metaphorically. Jigsaw Puzzles – (in both literal and metaphorical meanings) Jigsaw puzzles : (1) a picture stuck onto wood

The claim that autistic individuals lack Theory of Mind (ToM)—the ability to understand that others have thoughts, emotions, and...

Theory of Mind (ToM) is a critical aspect of social cognition and undergoes significant developmental changes from infancy to adulthood....

Henry Wellman (2020) explores the development of "theory of mind"—our ability to understand and predict others' mental states. He argues...

Theory of Mind (ToM) refers to the ability to attribute mental states—such as beliefs, intentions, and emotions—to oneself and others,...

Theory of Mind (ToM) has been applied not only to humans and animals but also to Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. The extent to wh

The theory of mind  (ToM) has been instrumental in shaping research in psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence, providing a...