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Introduction   Visual perception is a complex process that involves not only detecting the physical features of objects, but also organizing them into meaningful categories. For example, we can easily recognize different types of animals, even if they vary in shape, color, or size. This ability to categorize and generalize is essential for efficient information … Read more

by Uta Frith and Francesca Happé   Overview The article explores how autistic people understand the mental states of others, such as beliefs, desires, and intentions. This ability is often referred to as theory of mind (ToM), and it is crucial for social interaction and communication. The authors review the evidence from cognitive and developmental … Read more

published in the journal Autism Research. By Benjamin Hannon, William Mandy, Laura Hull, and others.   Introduction The article is divided into two parts: a systematic review and an empirical study. The aim of the article is to evaluate the existing methods for measuring camouflaging in autism, which is the process of hiding or compensating … Read more