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What is autism?

R P Hobson1

  • 1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of London, England.

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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Autism is characterized by impaired interpersonal relations, often stemming from biological deficits. Understanding autism also sheds light on the fundamental importance of interpersonal connection in human development.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction and communication.
  • Previous understanding often focused on deficits without fully exploring compensatory mechanisms or developmental potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the core essence of autism, focusing on impairments in affectively patterned intersubjective personal relations.
  • To examine the biological underpinnings and resulting cognitive, linguistic, and motivational deficits.
  • To discuss the risks of diagnostic circularity and the potential for recovery in some individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Speculative and incautious exploration of the definition and characteristics of autism.

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  • Review of existing concepts, including Kanner's observations on interpersonal relations.
  • Consideration of biological deficits and their impact on cognitive and social functioning.

    • Main Results:

    • The essence of autism is proposed as an impairment in affectively patterned intersubjective personal relations.
    • These impairments often originate from intrinsic biological deficits, which can be influenced by physical afflictions or psychological factors.
    • Characteristic deficits in cognition, language, and motivation arise from these underlying issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Defining autism requires caution to avoid circularity and oversimplification of developmental potential.
    • Acknowledging compensatory strategies and potential for recovery is crucial.
    • Investigating autism illuminates the fundamental role of interpersonal understanding in human existence and development.