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April 2012 PMID 22425667

The social motivation theory of autism.

Coralie Chevallier, Gregor Kohls, Vanessa Troiani, Edward S Brodkin, Robert T Schultz

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Peak: 9 in Apr 2023
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Jan 2016 – Jun 2025

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The collective discussions reflect a general agreement with the social motivation theory, supported by examples like NIH-funded projects and interest in recent research testing this framework. The tone remains scholarly yet inquisitive, emphasizing its relevance and prompting deeper exploration of social motivation in autism.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts support the social motivation theory of autism, referencing recent projects and research that align with its principles.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show moderate curiosity, with mentions of specific studies and ongoing research that highlight continued scientific interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate active engagement through citing sources, discussing related mechanisms, and questioning the theory's scope, indicating thoughtful participation.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the theory has a noticeable influence on current autism research, sparking new projects and critical debates about its scope and universality.

Abstract in brief

  • The social motivation theory of autism suggests that difficulties in social motivation are central to ASD, marking a shift from traditional research focus on cognitive issues like theory of mind and executive function.
  • The review explains social motivation across behavioral, biological, and evolutionary perspectives, emphasizing how reduced social motivation in ASD may explain social challenges.
  • The authors propose that ASD can be viewed as an extreme form of diminished social motivation, offering insights into humans' natural desire for acceptance and fear of rejection.]
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Steven Kapp
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Apr 19, 2023 · 32 likes · 8 shares · 7,610 followers View post →
Neurodiversity_In_Principal (Tweets are my Âûn)
@KarenAnnTimm · X

It’s getting spicy now! “The absence of group differences (between Autistic and non-Autistic children) challenges the universality of the social cognitive developmental theory and questions the scope of the social motivation theory of autism”. See OP for research link https://t.co/xXDmqohW9j

Feb 17, 2024 · 4 likes · 3,020 followers View post →
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
@TheJCPP · X

In this interesting #OpenAccess paper, Eloise Bagg (@BathPsychology) et al. test the mechanisms underlying the association between social motivation and #Autistic traits. Read the full @acamh Featured Paper to learn more. https://t.co/ZbCxekDLO3 #Autism #CAMH #CAMHS #Anxiety

Apr 2, 2024 · 1 like · 14,735 followers View post →
Michelle Dawson
@autismcrisis · X

New NIH-funded project: "relations between immune function and neural responses to social rewards in autism..."?--premised on the "social motivation theory of autism" & "the centrality of impaired brain reward circuitry" in autism? https://t.co/7TMqbELuK7 $242,669 for year 1

Jul 28, 2024 · 1 like · 9,273 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

@satyanadella Chevallier, C., Kohls, G., Troiani, V., Brodkin, E. S., & Schultz, R. T. (2012). The social motivation theory of autism. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 16(4), 231–239. https://t.co/zv6XXGERZG

May 18, 2023 · 12,638 followers View post →
Elaine Mcgreevy
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Michelle Dawson
@autismcrisis.bsky.social · Bluesky

New NIH-funded project: "relations between immune function and neural responses to social rewards in autism..."?--premised on the "social motivation theory of autism" & "the centrality of impaired brain reward circuitry functioning" in autism? reporter.nih.gov/project-deta... $242,669 for year 1

Jul 28, 2024 View post →
Michelle Dawson
@autismcrisis · X

New NIH-funded project: "relations between immune function and neural responses to social rewards in autism..."?--premised on the "social motivation theory of autism" & "the centrality of impaired brain reward circuitry" in autism? https://t.co/7TMqbELuK7 $242,669 for year 1

Jul 28, 2024 · 1 like · 9,273 followers View post →
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
@TheJCPP · X

In this interesting #OpenAccess paper, Eloise Bagg (@BathPsychology) et al. test the mechanisms underlying the association between social motivation and #Autistic traits. Read the full @acamh Featured Paper to learn more. https://t.co/ZbCxekDLO3 #Autism #CAMH #CAMHS #Anxiety

Apr 2, 2024 · 1 like · 14,735 followers View post →
Neurodiversity_In_Principal (Tweets are my Âûn)
@KarenAnnTimm · X

It’s getting spicy now! “The absence of group differences (between Autistic and non-Autistic children) challenges the universality of the social cognitive developmental theory and questions the scope of the social motivation theory of autism”. See OP for research link https://t.co/xXDmqohW9j

Feb 17, 2024 · 4 likes · 3,020 followers View post →
Life Science Publications
@lsn_publication · X

Testing the social motivation theory of autism: the role of co-occurring anxiety. #science #publication #research #publications https://t.co/Ps7jnE3PNN

Jan 1, 2024 · 113 followers View post →
Yoichi
@OT66634799 · X

ASDの社会的動機づけ仮説。社会的動機づけの低さの結果として社会的認知の障害が生じるのではないかと。社会的スキルを教えるよりも、社会的情報に報酬を結びつけ、社会的動機づけを高める介入が有効かも。特に幼児の場合はこの考え方を応用するとうまくいくような気がする。 https://t.co/3qypfzuwDT

May 30, 2023 · 151 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

@satyanadella Chevallier, C., Kohls, G., Troiani, V., Brodkin, E. S., & Schultz, R. T. (2012). The social motivation theory of autism. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 16(4), 231–239. https://t.co/zv6XXGERZG

May 18, 2023 · 12,638 followers View post →
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Apr 20, 2023 · 8 shares · 133 followers View post →
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Steven Kapp
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