A Highly Sensitive Person

A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) 

"Sensitivity is a heightened 'ability to .... to one’s environment'"

"I often complain about sounds, smells, or tastes that don’t seem to bother those around me..

Does that sound like Deja vu for the sensory overstimulated autistic?  

Read more in this Greater Good Science Center article.

Bayes Squad

 The Bayes Squad

A Probability Party with Formula Fellows

Bayes Theorem BT: Alright folks, let's get this Bayesian statistics party started! I'm Bayes Theorem, and I'm the king of the castle around here.

Prior Probability PA(A): Whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down there, Bayes. You may be the main formula, but I'm the one who sets the foundation. I'm Prior Probability, and I establish the probability of events before any data is collected.

Likelihood P(A): And I'm Likelihood, the star of the show. I calculate the probability of evidence given the hypothesis.

Social Motivation Theory

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

• This theory suggests that social interaction is less rewarding for individuals with autism, leading to reduced motivation to engage in social behavior. This reduced social motivation is thought to contribute to the social and communication difficulties observed in autism.
• Implications: Limited social engagement, challenges in forming and maintaining relationships, and reduced interest in social activities.

Read more on [Social Motivation Theory]

Posts on other [Theories of Autism]

Eastern Rosebud

Eastern Rosebud

campus at start of spring