Two traits often found in young people with ASD are mind-blindness (i.e., the inability to predict the beliefs and intentions of others) and alexithymia (i.e., the inability to identify and interpret emotional signals in oneself or others), which reduce the ability to be empathetically attuned to others.
Understanding the Relationship Between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Insecure Attachment
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and attachment theory are fundamental concepts in psychology that together shed light on the complexities of ...
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Fixated Personality -- The fixated personality type can be characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and the n... -
Below you will find the majority of symptoms associated with High-Functioning Autism (HFA), also referred to as Asperger’s. The HFA chil... -
"My 5 year old son is a high functioning autistic child - and is constantly swearing. I've tried time-outs, taken games away, us...