Stark, E;
Stacey, J;
Mandy, W;
Kringelbach, ML;
Happé, F;
(2021)
Autistic Cognition: Charting Routes to Anxiety.
Trends in Cognitive Science
, 25
(7)
pp. 571-581.
10.1016/j.tics.2021.03.014.
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Abstract
Autism Spectrum Conditions are typified by a divergence in cognitive style from that of the non-autistic population. Cognitive differences in autism may underlie significant strengths, but also increase vulnerability to psychopathology such as anxiety, which is a major problem for many autistic people. Many autistic people also do not respond to typical psychotherapeutic interventions, suggesting that autism-specific models and interventions are needed. We advance a theoretical model explaining how three constructs, attenuated predictions, intolerance of uncertainty, and 'black and white thinking', may interact to lead to anxiety in autism. We hope to start a dialogue surrounding how we can best address specific autistic cognitive differences that may lead to distress by developing appropriate models, measurements, and psychotherapeutic interventions.
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