ToM - Theory of Mind in Autism

While no single theory fully explains all aspects of autism, each attempts to provide insights into different cognitive and behavioral characteristics.

ToM deficit is one of the most disputed theories by Autistics.

•  This theory suggests that autistics have difficulties understanding that others have their own thoughts, beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from their own. This ability is often referred to as "mindreading" or "mentalizing."
• Implications: Challenges in social communication, interpreting social cues, understanding sarcasm or irony, and predicting others' behavior.

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Posts on other [Theories of Autism]

A Continuum of Mental Health

https://www.dailycal.org/2018/11/15/a-continuum-of-mental-health/

In this article for the Mental Health Special of the Daily Cal, I draw upon what I have learned from class and conversations with Prof Steve Hinshaw, Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley.
The opinion piece started off as an interview with Professor Steve Hinshaw

"The bottom line is that mental health needs to receive the same care and level of treatment as physical illness. But the reality is that mental health is a second-class citizen in the world of medical care. Careers in mental health are not the most desired professions in health care — there are too few mental health professionals, and most have long waitlists. "

“People may get despairing before they get treatment. … If we can replace silence with talk, if we can replace despair with access to treatment, we can put a dent in the rising suicide rate,” 

The Search for Restorative Sleep

Got to present my outreach project - Autism. The Search for Restorative Sleep,  for my Psychology of Sleep class at the Turnabout for Autism Biomed Conference in Pleasanton, CA.

https://youtu.be/J1mfMhoEpjY