Meet My Autistic Brain

Systematizing and the Extreme Male Brain

May 18, 2021

Discover the link between systematizing and autism, challenging stereotypes about empathy. Explore the unique abilities of autistic individuals in pattern recognition. Delve into a decision-making meeting on tablet selection, highlighting the struggle between innovation and tradition.

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Systematizing in autism involves pattern recognition and organization in various aspects of life, challenging traditional views on empathy.

Autistic individuals face societal challenges due to outdated beliefs like the extreme male brain theory, highlighting the need for redefinition based on empirical evidence.

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Systematizing as Evolution and Success

Systematizing, characterized by the drive to identify rules and logical patterns, is a trait often associated with autistic individuals. This inclination towards systems, organization, and structure extends to various aspects of life, from education to martial arts and even everyday routines like eating meals. While some may label autistic behaviors like repetitive actions as pathological, they are essential for pattern recognition, a skill crucial for survival. The ability to anticipate patterns and outcomes, combined with a heightened sensory perception, contributes to superior processing of information and empathy.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Pattern Recognition and Systematizing in Autistic Individuals

3min

Struggle Between Innovation and Tradition in Tablet Selection Meeting

1min

Exploring Systematizing and Challenging Stereotypes

3min

Systematizing is said by some researchers to be one of the most important criteria for diagnosing autism. These scientists believe that people high in systematizing are low in empathizing. Is this true? This episode is the second of a 3-paet series about the Extreme Male Brain.

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