The mind‐blindness theory of autism spectrum conditions has been successful in explaining
the social and communication difficulties that characterize these conditions but cannot …

We argue that hyper-systemizing predisposes individuals to show talent, and review
evidence that hyper-systemizing is part of the cognitive style of people with autism spectrum …

Previous studies have found a subgroup of people with autism or Asperger Syndrome who
pass second‐order tests of theory of mind. However, such tests have a ceiling in …

Most theory of mind (ToM) tests are designed for subjects with a mental age of 4–6 years.
There are very few ToM tests for subjects who are older or more able than this. We report a …

Various deficits in the cognitive functioning of people with autism have been documented in
recent years but these provide only partial explanations for the condition. We focus instead …

The hyper-systemizing theory of autism proposes that the systemizing mechanism is set too
high in people with autism. As a result, they can only cope with highly lawful systems, and …

Winner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Titles, this key textbook offers an insight on
the theory of emotional intelligence and its vital practical value. Elegantly and succinctly …

Although neurocognitive impairments in theory of mind and in executive functions have both
been hypothesized to play a causal role in autism, there has been little research …

Females in the general population on average have a stronger drive to empathize, and
males in the general population on average have a stronger drive to systemize. Evidence …

A new test of social sensitivity: Detection of faux pas in normal children and children with
Asperger syndrome: Page 1 1 This paper appeared in Journal of Autism and …