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Mindreading beliefs in same- and cross-neurotype interactions.
Elizabeth Sheppard1, Sophie Webb1, Helen Wilkinson1
1University of Nottingham, UK.
Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice
|November 18, 2023
Summary
Autistic individuals may not struggle with mindreading when interacting with other autistic people. Both autistic and non-autistic groups perceived better mindreading within their own group, suggesting relational abilities.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neurodiversity Studies
Background:
- Autism is often associated with mindreading difficulties, impacting social interaction.
- Recent theories propose mindreading challenges may be bidirectional between autistic and non-autistic individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relational nature of mindreading abilities between autistic and non-autistic individuals.
- To explore self-perceived mindreading skills within and between these groups.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to a large sample of autistic and non-autistic participants.
- Participants rated their own and others' mindreading abilities concerning autistic and non-autistic individuals.
Main Results:
- Both autistic and non-autistic participants reported better mindreading within their own group.
- Autistic respondents indicated mindreading skills comparable to non-autistic respondents when assessing autistic individuals.
Conclusions:
- Findings support the hypothesis that mindreading abilities are relational, varying based on the group being assessed.
- Subjective beliefs about mindreading capacity can influence well-being and intergroup dynamics.
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