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    Most autistic children demonstrate self-recognition, contrary to common belief. This study found autistic children preferred mirror images over recorded videos, indicating self-awareness.

    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    • Child Psychology

    Background:

    • A prevalent belief suggests autistic children lack self-recognition.
    • Early research often overlooked or underestimated self-awareness in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate self-recognition abilities in autistic children.
    • To compare self-recognition in autistic children with that of typically developing infants at the age of self-recognition.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a videotape "mirror image" paradigm.
    • Employed an objective criterion to assess self-recognition.
    • Conducted a 2-choice preference test comparing mirror images to previously taped self-recordings.

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    Main Results:

    • Six out of seven autistic children exhibited self-recognition.
    • Autistic children showed a preference for the predictable mirror image over their recorded selves.
    • Findings challenge the notion that autistic children lack self-recognition.

    Conclusions:

    • Autistic children, contrary to common assumptions, possess self-recognition abilities.
    • The study highlights the importance of objective measures in assessing cognitive functions in autism.
    • Preference for predictable stimuli suggests a unique aspect of self-awareness in autistic individuals.