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Autism and the Predictive Brain: A New Perspective on Understanding and Support
The predictive brain offers insights into autism, highlighting the need for tailored, context-focused strategies for better understanding and support.
The concept of the “predictive brain” offers a groundbreaking perspective on how our brains work. Rather than simply processing sensory information, our brains use predictions to efficiently navigate complex and rapidly changing situations. For autistic people, this concept provides new insights into their challenges and behaviors. This article explores the core principles of the predictive brain and its role in autism, supported by practical examples and scientific insights. It starts from the reading of the bestseller “Autism and The Predictive brain’, written by the Belgian dr. Peter Vermeulen (Autism in Context).
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