Autistic Literal Thinking: Unraveling the Complexity

A person with Autism talking to a yarn-made person, illustrating communication challenges caused by autistic literal thinking.

Autistic literal thinking means that people with autism interpret language and communication in a literal way, struggling with figurative language and sarcasm. This can cause misunderstandings and difficulties in social interactions. It’s important to understand and accommodate for this cognitive style when supporting individuals with autism. Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Autistic Literal Thinking The […]