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Theories & Concepts Relevant to Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders

A list of major theories and concepts used to explain, characterize, or provide further insight into the neurocognitive and psychosocial workings of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Entries include: Executive Dysfunction, Extreme Male Brain (a now largely discredited theory), Weak Central Coherence, Mind Blindness and the Brain in Autism, Vaccines and ASD: Why the Connection? (addressing a debunked causal claim), and Parallel Play.

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Updated 2026-07-11

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