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Abstract
Autism spectrum conditions are widely characterised as a cognitive difference which affects social understanding and behaviour. However, evidence increasingly suggests that the condition also affects engagement with material aspects of the environment. Here we review research into how autism affects engagement with the material world. We argue that, whilst there are important distinctions, autism affects perception of the social and material world in similar ways. Furthermore, a subtly different engagement with the material world can bring certain advantages and social contributions. We discuss implications for future research and for inclusion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 18-39 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Interdisciplinary science reviews |
Volume | 47 |
Early online date | 6 Aug 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Bibliographical note
© 2021 Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the Institute. This is an author-produced version of the published paper. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher’s self-archiving policy. Further copying may not be permitted; contact the publisher for detailsKeywords
- art
- Autism spectrum conditions
- buildings
- material culture
- objects
- personal possessions
- special isolated skills
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Different in the mind - neurodiversity as a strength
Spikins, P. (Contributor)
16 May 2024Activity: Other › Media (TV)
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Thinking Differently: Why did neurodiversity make humans resilient?
Spikins, P. (Chair)
1 Feb 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Projects
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Interdisciplinary research into the material culture of autism spectrum conditions
Spikins, P. (Principal investigator), Wright, B. J. D. (Researcher), Scott, C. (Researcher), Schofield, J. (Researcher), Macy, K. (Researcher) & Hardey, M. (Co-investigator)
31/03/13 → 1/05/24
Project: Other project › Research collaboration