Autism debate

You may have come across the recent research and debate into the causes of autistic spectrum disorders.

See for example this article by Simon Baron-Cohen, a prominent researcher in the field, who famously used the Sally-Anne test to investigate limitations in 'theory of mind' - the ability to attribute thoughts and knowledge to other people - as a possible central trait in autism.

Autism is also prominently featured in the current issue of Psychology Review, if you are interested in reading more.