- talented in mathematics or music
- superior attention to detail
• preference for repetition
• difficulty
reading emotions
• difficulty
coping in social groups
• difficulty
seeing another person’s perspective
• a tendency for black and white thinking
• sensory hypersensitivity.
A final comment regarding the E-S theory of autism. Theories are used to provide a model for understanding human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By definition, a theory is an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events, but is not known or proven to be true. It is important to remember that the E-S theory is among several that seek to explain the behavior and psychological profile of individuals with autism. Likewise, it may not explain all of the characteristics or features associated with being on the autism spectrum or account for the whole range of autistic traits.
References and Further Reading
Baron-Cohen, S. (2008) Autism and Asperger Syndrome: The Facts.
New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Baron-Cohen, S., and Wheelwright, S. (2004) ‘The Empathy Quotient (EQ
): An investigation of adults with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning
autism, and normal sex differences.’ Journal of Autism and Developmental
Disorders, 34, 163–175.
Lee A. Wilkinson, PhD, is a licensed and nationally certified school psychologist, and certified cognitive-behavioral therapist. He is author of the award-winning books, A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools and Overcoming Anxiety and Depression on the Autism Spectrum: A Self-Help Guide Using CBT. He is also editor of a text in the APA School Psychology Book Series, Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention in Schools. His latest book is A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools (2nd Edition).
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