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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Object permanence impacts executive function and working memory development.
Autistic individuals may struggle with object permanence, affecting trust in relationships and anxiety management.
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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.
Challenging Traditional Views on Theory of Mind and Object Permanence
Recent studies suggest that autistic individuals may exhibit issues with object permanence rather than a lack of theory of mind. Debunking tests involving object attributes like rocks and acorns, researchers indicate that object permanence scripts may vary across different objects or scenarios. The complexities of object permanence in autism and ADHD hint at interconnected traits that require cautious interpretation, highlighting that traits rarely exist in isolation within neurodiverse conditions.
When you put something away and then forget that you even have that thing, you have an issue with object permanence. It can affect what we believe about other people’s feelings for us. Hear what scientists say about how it relates to autism.