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  • To review methods for investigating prototype-based categorization, particularly the prototype-distortion task.
  • To summarize existing literature on prototype-based categorization in ASD.
  • To address inconsistencies in findings and propose solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of prototype-distortion task approaches, emphasizing model-based methods for individual strategy discernment.
  • Literature review of studies examining prototype-based categorization in ASD using the prototype-distortion task.

Main Results:

  • Most studies suggest individuals with ASD experience greater difficulty with prototype-distortion tasks compared to neurotypical individuals.
  • Inconsistencies in the literature may stem from variations in task designs.
  • The review underscores the need for sensitive computational approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with ASD may exhibit impaired prototype-based categorization, aligning with hypotheses about detail-focused cognitive styles.
  • Task design variations significantly influence results and contribute to literature inconsistencies.
  • Advanced computational methods are crucial for detecting individual differences and compensatory strategies in ASD categorization.