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David Vogel1, Christine M Falter-Wagner2,3,4, Theresa Schoofs5
1Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany. david.vogel@uk-koeln.de.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|October 5, 2018
Summary
Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience time differently, often using routines and future planning to manage an interrupted sense of time. This coping strategy may influence distress and symptom development.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Psychopathology
Background:
- The subjective experience of time is crucial in psychopathology.
- Qualitative research on time perception in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is limited.
- Understanding temporal experiences in ASD is vital for mental health research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the qualitative experience of time in adults with high-functioning ASD.
- To identify patterns in temporal perception and their relation to autistic traits.
- To investigate potential compensatory mechanisms related to time experience in ASD.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative data collection from 26 adults with high-functioning ASD.
- Inductive content analysis of participant narratives.
- Integration with theories of Bayesian perceptual inference.
Main Results:
- A distinct pattern of interrupted time experience was identified in ASD.
- Individuals with ASD utilize structured behavior and future planning to ensure uninterrupted present moments.
- The effectiveness of these compensatory strategies appears linked to distress and symptom severity.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights a unique temporal processing style in ASD.
- Compensatory mechanisms for managing time experience may play a role in psychopathology within ASD.
- Further research into the neurobiological underpinnings of time experience in ASD is warranted.
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