A Neuro-Phenomenological Perspective on the Autism Phenotype.
Brain Sci
; 11(7)2021 Jul 10.
Article
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| ID: mdl-34356148
ABSTRACT
In the current paper, we present a view of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which avoids the typical relational issues, instead drawing on philosophy, in particular Husserlian phenomenology. We begin by following the recent etiological perspectives that suggest a natural predisposition of a part of individuals with ASD towards hypersensitivity and the reduced influence of cognitive priors (i.e., event schemas). Following this perspective, these two characteristics should be considered as a sort of phenomenological a priori that, importantly, could predispose people with ASD towards a spiritual experience, not intended in its religious meaning, but as an attribute of consciousness that consists of being aware of and attentive to what is occurring in the present moment. Potential clinical implications are discussed.
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Brain Sci
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
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Itália