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Meet My Autistic Brain

Object Permanence

Mar 26, 2024
Discover how object permanence affects relationships and routines for individuals with autism. The podcast explores the link between emotional permanence and depression, while shedding light on new perspectives on understanding autism through the concept of object permanence.
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Quick takeaways

  • Object permanence impacts executive function and working memory development.
  • Autistic individuals may struggle with object permanence, affecting trust in relationships and anxiety management.

Deep dives

Understanding Object Permanence in Autism and ADHD

Object permanence, the concept that things continue to exist even when out of sight, plays a significant role in the development of executive function and working memory. While Piaget's theory suggests object permanence develops in children between five and eight months, not all scientists agree on its impact on individuals with ADHD or autism. For some autistic individuals, object permanence affects how they perceive the permanence of emotions, leading to challenges in establishing trust in relationships and managing anxiety.

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