Abstract— Maladaptive emotional reactions are common among individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and often impair functioning. Most research on emotional processes in ASD has focused on the recognition of emotion in others. This article argues for a broader approach to affective research in ASD, one that includes investigations into emotional reactivity and regulation. For example, research has typically looked at perseveration in ASD from a cognitive or perceptual perspective, yet perseveration also appears to have emotional aspects. This article discusses examples of emotion regulation research in other populations to illustrate how this approach could inform understanding of perseveration in ASD, particularly related to affective interference with cognitive control. More broadly, it highlights the potential contributions of emotion regulation research in ASD in relation to improving treatment specificity, increasing understanding of individual differences and diagnostic conceptualizations, and, potentially, contributing to a deeper understanding the neurobehavioral underpinnings of ASD.

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需要更广泛的方法来研究自闭症的情绪调节。

摘要-适应不良的情绪反应在被诊断为自闭症谱系障碍 (ASD) 的个体中很常见，并且常常会损害功能。大多数关于 ASD 情绪过程的研究都集中在对他人情绪的识别上。本文主张采用更广泛的 ASD 情感研究方法，其中包括对情绪反应和调节的调查。例如，研究通常从认知或感知的角度研究 ASD 中的坚持，但坚持似乎也有情感方面。本文讨论了其他人群中情绪调节研究的例子，以说明这种方法如何有助于理解 ASD 的坚持，特别是与认知控制的情感干扰有关。更广泛地，