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Viviana López Torres1

  • 1Doctora en Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Psicóloga. Profesional Psicosocial de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional en Bogotá, Colombia.. lopezt.v@javeriana.edu.co.

Vertex (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
|April 11, 2026
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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychiatry

Background:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by socio-communicational alterations.
  • These alterations can lead to difficulties in understanding and expressing emotions and desires within relationships for individuals with ASD and neurotypical individuals.
  • Existing theoretical frameworks may not fully capture the unique relational experiences of individuals with ASD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate atypical situations that foster the construction of unconventional social connections in individuals with ASD.
  • To explore alternative ways of being and relating to others.
  • To identify how specific inventions or tools can facilitate these connections.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research approach.

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  • Case study design.
  • Analysis of Temple Grandin's autobiography, "Emergence: Labelled Autistic" (Spanish title: "Atravesando las puertas del autismo: una historia de esperanza y recuperación").

    • Main Results:

    • The study focuses on the invention of the "squeeze machine" (or "hug machine").
    • This device provided alternative possibilities for social interaction and connection.
    • It allowed for the interruption of rigid patterns associated with ASD stereotypes.

    Conclusions:

    • The "squeeze machine" served as a catalyst for non-conventional social engagement.
    • Inventions can offer unique pathways for individuals with ASD to connect with others.
    • Understanding these atypical situations can inform therapeutic approaches and support systems for individuals with ASD.