ABSTRACT

Autism spectrum conditions are widely characterized 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.

中文翻译：

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自闭症和物质文化的参与

摘要

自闭症谱系条件被广泛描述为影响社会理解和行为的认知差异。然而，越来越多的证据表明，这种情况也会影响与环境的物质方面的接触。在这里，我们回顾了关于自闭症如何影响与物质世界的接触的研究。我们认为，虽然存在重要区别，但自闭症以类似的方式影响对社会和物质世界的感知。此外，与物质世界的微妙不同的接触可以带来某些优势和社会贡献。我们讨论了对未来研究和包容性的影响。