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  • Social cognition is a complex domain crucial for typical development.
  • Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are characterized by significant social interaction and communication challenges.
  • Existing theories of social cognition in ASDs include mindreading deficits and simulation theory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent research on social cognition in autism spectrum disorders.
  • To compare various theoretical frameworks interpreting empirical data in ASDs.
  • To identify and discuss conceptual challenges in understanding social cognition in autism.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on social cognition in ASDs.
  • Comparative analysis of different theoretical approaches (e.g., theory-of-mind, embodied cognition).
  • Examination of empirical data related to sensory-motor processing in autism.

Main Results:

  • An increasing focus on early-onset and persistent sensory-motor problems in individuals with ASDs.
  • Sensory-motor issues may align with embodied interaction theories of social cognition.
  • These problems could also represent broader developmental disorder characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Diverse theoretical frameworks offer distinct views on ASD characteristics, influencing diagnosis and intervention.
  • Ongoing debate surrounds theory-of-mind, simulation, and mirror system function in ASDs.
  • Emerging evidence on sensory-motor disruptions supports embodied approaches and suggests a pluralistic model for understanding social cognition in ASDs.