Embracing evolutionary theories of autism: Implications for psychiatry.

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Title: Embracing evolutionary theories of autism: Implications for psychiatry.
Authors: Procyshyn, Tanya L. (AUTHOR), Tsompanidis, Alex (AUTHOR), Baron‐Cohen, Simon (AUTHOR)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Feb2024, Vol. 149 Issue 2, p85-87. 3p.
Subjects: Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Children with autism spectrum disorders
Abstract: This article explores the concept of embracing evolutionary theories of autism and its implications for psychiatry. It discusses how autism is now viewed as a neurodevelopmental condition that does not need to be cured or treated, but rather supported. The article presents various evolutionary explanations of autism, such as the trade-off between social cognition and non-social cognition, and the role of genetic variants in brain development. It also examines the sex difference in the prevalence of autism and proposes the prenatal sex steroid theory as a possible explanation. The article suggests that understanding autism through an evolutionary lens can lead to better support and accommodations for autistic individuals, and aligns with the neurodiversity movement's perspective on autism as a normal part of human diversity. [Extracted from the article]
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