While no single theory fully explains all aspects of autism, each attempts to provide insights into different cognitive and behavioral characteristics.
- ECCT posits that individuals with autism have difficulties with contextual control, which is the ability to modulate behavior based on the context. This can be related to challenges in executive function and flexibility.
- Implications: Difficulty in adjusting behavior to suit different social contexts, rigidity in thought processes, and a tendency toward repetitive behaviors.
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