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Schizophrenic autism. 1. Historical evolution and perspectives

H Gündel1, G A Rudolf

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Münster, FRG.

Psychopathology
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This review examines the historical concept of autism and its link to schizophrenia. It addresses the lack of empirical examination due to undefined terms and proposes future research directions for autism.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • The term 'autism' was introduced by E. Bleuler in 1911 in relation to schizophrenic symptomatology.
  • Historically, the concept of autism has been intuitively applied, leading to significant speculation within psychiatric disorders.

Observation:

  • The intuitive use of 'autism' has hindered empirical examination due to a lack of intersubjective definition.
  • This has resulted in considerable speculation regarding autism's role in various psychiatric conditions.

Findings:

  • This article provides a historical review and examination of the concept of autism.
  • It highlights the challenges posed by the imprecise and intuitive application of the term 'autism' in psychiatric discourse.

Implications:

  • Clarifying the definition of autism is crucial for empirical research in psychiatry.
  • Future perspectives are discussed to guide research on autism and its relationship with other psychiatric disorders.

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