A Neuro-Phenomenological Perspective on the Autism Phenotype
In the current paper, we present a view of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which avoids the typical relational issues, instead drawing on philosophy, in particular Husserlian phenomenology. We begin by following the recent etiological perspectives that suggest a natural predisposition of a part of in...
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| description | In the current paper, we present a view of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which avoids the typical relational issues, instead drawing on philosophy, in particular Husserlian phenomenology. We begin by following the recent etiological perspectives that suggest a natural predisposition of a part of individuals with ASD towards hypersensitivity and the reduced influence of cognitive priors (i.e., event schemas). Following this perspective, these two characteristics should be considered as a sort of phenomenological a priori that, importantly, could predispose people with ASD towards a spiritual experience, not intended in its religious meaning, but as an attribute of consciousness that consists of being aware of and attentive to what is occurring in the present moment. Potential clinical implications are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6491d65e002d48588ac312dcab3844a52023-11-22T03:20:40ZengMDPI AGBrain Sciences2076-34252021-07-0111791410.3390/brainsci11070914A Neuro-Phenomenological Perspective on the Autism PhenotypeAntonio Narzisi0Rosy Muccio1IRCCS Stella Maris Foundation, 56018 Pisa, ItalyIRCCS Stella Maris Foundation, 56018 Pisa, ItalyIn the current paper, we present a view of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which avoids the typical relational issues, instead drawing on philosophy, in particular Husserlian phenomenology. We begin by following the recent etiological perspectives that suggest a natural predisposition of a part of individuals with ASD towards hypersensitivity and the reduced influence of cognitive priors (i.e., event schemas). Following this perspective, these two characteristics should be considered as a sort of phenomenological a priori that, importantly, could predispose people with ASD towards a spiritual experience, not intended in its religious meaning, but as an attribute of consciousness that consists of being aware of and attentive to what is occurring in the present moment. Potential clinical implications are discussed.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/7/914autismspiritualityhealthsensorialitycognitive priorsmindfulness |
| spellingShingle | Antonio Narzisi Rosy Muccio A Neuro-Phenomenological Perspective on the Autism Phenotype Brain Sciences autism spirituality health sensoriality cognitive priors mindfulness |
| title | A Neuro-Phenomenological Perspective on the Autism Phenotype |
| title_full | A Neuro-Phenomenological Perspective on the Autism Phenotype |
| title_fullStr | A Neuro-Phenomenological Perspective on the Autism Phenotype |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Neuro-Phenomenological Perspective on the Autism Phenotype |
| title_short | A Neuro-Phenomenological Perspective on the Autism Phenotype |
| title_sort | neuro phenomenological perspective on the autism phenotype |
| topic | autism spirituality health sensoriality cognitive priors mindfulness |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/7/914 |
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