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  • Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Social Cognition

Background:

  • Deception is a key social skill developing in early childhood.
  • Understanding deception in autism is crucial to challenge stereotypes.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively reviewed deception in autistic populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing studies on deceptive behavior in autistic children, adolescents, and adults.
  • To categorize findings related to deception ability, psychological processes, and social learning.
  • To provide an evidence-based overview of deception in autism.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of studies on deception in autistic individuals.
  • Categorization of findings into three main areas: ability/prevalence, psychological processes, and social learning.
  • Analysis of sub-categories including gameplay deception, naturalistic deception, theory of mind, cognitive ability, training, and social contexts.

Main Results:

  • Autistic individuals demonstrate the capacity for deception, contrary to some stereotypes.
  • Deception is often more difficult for autistic individuals compared to non-autistic individuals.
  • Distinct psychological processes may underlie deception in autistic versus non-autistic individuals, with potential for improvement in adulthood.

Conclusions:

  • Autistic people can deceive, but may face unique challenges.
  • The cognitive and social mechanisms of deception in autism warrant further investigation.
  • Adult autistic individuals may show enhanced deception skills through social learning and development.