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Sampling the form of inner experience in three adults with Asperger syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 July 2009

R. T. Hurlburt ,
F. Happé  and
U. Frith
R. T. Hurlburt
Affiliation:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA; and the MRC Cognitive Development Unit, London
F. Happé
Affiliation:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA; and the MRC Cognitive Development Unit, London
U. Frith*
Affiliation:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA; and the MRC Cognitive Development Unit, London
*
1 Address for correspondence: Dr U. Frith, MRC Cognitive Development Unit, 4, Taviton Street, London WC1H 0BT
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Synopsis

Three adults with Asperger syndrome were invited to talk about their inner experiences, using an experience sampling and interview technique. They reported thoughts primarily or solely in the form of images. By contrast, normal adults previously tested with this technique reported inner experiences of a variety of forms. The present report suggests the feasibility and potential interest of the experience sampling method with high-functioning individuals with autistic disorder.

Type
Original Articles
Information
Psychological Medicine , Volume 24 , Issue 2 , May 1994 , pp. 385 - 395
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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