How autism influences choices in personal possessions

What is it about?

This paper outlines the results of a large scale study which demonstrates differences in the values attached to personal possessions by individuals on the autism spectrum (towards a preference for more functional possessions), with implications for the evolutionary contribution of autism and for clinical practice.

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Why is it important?

This helps us to understand how autism is complementary to neurotypical ways of thinking from an evolutionary perspective and can help clinical practice.