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Thinking in Pictures: What That Feels Like

Nearly 40 years ago, research into the brain and behavior discovered that people think in different ways. Before the 1980s, scientists assumed that people thought in a language-based way. Today, we know that isn’t necessarily true. While…
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Is Schizotypal Personality Disorder Autism?

Despite the amazing advances in research in the last 25 years, there are still many challenges when it comes to identifying and diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A major reason for this, of course, is that there isn’t a blood test…
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Alexithymia and Its Link to Autism

To be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a person must exhibit deficits in communication and social interaction as well as repetitive and/or restrictive interests or behaviors. As autism is known to span a wide spectrum, the degree…
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Monotone – Reasons for the Autistic Tone of Voice

Most people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) struggle with communication. It’s not just that they feel anxious in social settings or have trouble with social interactions, though those are certainly common challenges as well. Instead,…
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Autism and Sleeping Issues

While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a wide range of signs and symptoms, most people who are on the autism spectrum face common challenges. This typically includes difficulties with social interactions and communication, as well as restrictive…