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Seeing and inviting participation in autistic interactions.

Hanne De Jaegher^1,2

¹University of the Basque Country, Spain.

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|September 30, 2021

Summary

Understanding autistic social interactions requires moving beyond deficit models. This research proposes an enactive approach to support mutual participation and recognize neurodiversity in communication.

Keywords:

autism double empathy enactive approach engaged epistemology indigenous epistemology linguistic bodies participatory research participatory sense-making

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Social Sciences
Psychology

Background:

Traditional views of autism focus on social and communicative deficits.
Autistic individuals possess sophisticated interaction skills often overlooked by deficit-based models.
Interaction challenges can exist for both autistic and non-autistic individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel approach for understanding and supporting autistic social participation.
To challenge deficit-based perspectives in autism research and practice.
To foster more inclusive and respectful interactions across neurotypes.

Main Methods:

Utilizes enactive theory and participatory sense-making.
Integrates insights from indigenous epistemologies.
Emphasizes lived experiences within socio-cultural-material contexts.

Main Results:

Demonstrates participatory sense-making in various autistic and non-autistic interactions.
Highlights the limitations of deficit-focused approaches.
Offers a framework for recognizing and supporting diverse interaction styles.

Conclusions:

An engaged epistemology is needed to understand interactions across neurodiversity.
The proposed approach counters homogenizing tendencies in global mental health.
Promotes enhanced participation and mutual understanding in social contexts.