
Autism
Taking Over
Wendy Lawson(Author)
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published on 3. October 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
436 pages
978-3-8465-1623-2 (ISBN)
Description
In this thesis, the condition of autism spectrum (AS) is reviewed with regard to cognitive theory and re-evaluation of the current literature. The experiences of individuals, with and without a diagnosis of AS, will be compared and contrasted. The levels of evidence for each cognitive theory of AS will be explored. These cognitive theories are: Theory of Mind (ToM); Weak Central Coherence theory (WCC); Executive Functioning Theory (EF) and Enhanced Perceptual Functioning Theory (EPF). It is argued in this thesis, via a process of falsification (for example, all swans are white is proven to be false when we find a black swan) that AS is a particular cognitive difference associated with the use of single attention. Whereas typical individuals have a brain configuration allowing the use of divided attention and associated connectivity with the sensory system allowing a diverse interest system, autistic individuals use single attention with less connectivity to a sensory system leading to less related multiple interests.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Germany
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
667 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-8465-1623-2 (9783846516232)
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Dr. Wendy Lawson MAPS, is an adult with high functioning autism. As well as presenting internationally and publishing many journal articles, Wendy has written several books varying from her autobiography to an everyday text on Autism. Wendy's work explores the influence of neurological development in individuals with autism.