(article) Emotion regulation in Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism

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FYI....

Emotion regulation in Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism

Excerpt:

It is generally thought that individuals with Asperger's syndrome and

high-functioning autism (AS/HFA) have deficits in Theory of Mind. These

deficits have been previously linked to problems with social cognition.

However, we reasoned that AS/HFA individuals' Theory of Mind deficits

also might lead to problems with emotion regulation.

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http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2012-14101-001/

Enjoy (or not),

~CJ

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Let your wise mind be governing your words, not your emotions.