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October 2014 PMID 25347312

Precise minds in uncertain worlds: predictive coding in autism.

Sander Van de Cruys, Kris Evers, Ruth Van der Hallen, Lien Van Eylen, Bart Boets, Lee de-Wit, Johan Wagemans

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The discussions show strong curiosity about the implications of the article, with users asking for leads on causal models and referencing the publication by Sander Van de Cruys to deepen their understanding, which highlights an active interest and moderate engagement. The tone is analytical and eager, reflecting the article’s relevance in advancing knowledge about autism’s cognitive mechanisms.

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Most discussions show alignment with the publication’s focus, especially on its relevance to understanding autism through predictive coding, with some users explicitly referencing the article and its core ideas.

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Participants are actively referencing specific concepts like causal models and predictive coding, and are discussing related studies and authors, demonstrating meaningful engagement.

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Abstract in brief

  • The article proposes that autism can be understood as a core difficulty with flexibility in processing prediction errors, meaning individuals with autism have trouble adapting when their expectations about the world are violated.
  • It suggests that many symptoms of autism, like challenges in understanding others' minds or maintaining a consistent focus, are secondary effects of this primary prediction processing inflexibility, which affects how they learn from errors in complex or changing situations.
  • Behaviors such as insistence on sameness or repetitive actions are seen as strategies to create a sense of predictability and comfort in an otherwise unpredictable or error-filled environment.]
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An Autistic Psychologist
@majatoudal · X

@Peter_Autisme Van de Cruys, S., Evers, K., Van der Hallen, R., Van Eylen, L., Boets, B., de-Wit, L., & Wagemans, J. (2014). Precise minds in uncertain worlds: Predictive coding in autism. Psychological Review, 121(4), 649–675. https://t.co/KaZgxVyeDc

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Raphaël Béné
@neuroraf · X

Precise minds in uncertain worlds: Predictive coding in autism https://t.co/3X4Ooh6vNv

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Dimitris Bolis
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RT @mjdramstead: @twillierod @StephenSillett @ineshipolito @anjalibhat92 @dimitrisbolis @leoschilbach Also see @sandervdc and @ConstantAxel…

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Graham Mead (NeuroPleb)
@twillierod · X

Precise Minds in Uncertain Worlds: Predictive Coding in Autism Sander Van de Cruys et al https://t.co/fDQTm34vjN

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fronx
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I'm quite interested in causal models of autism.* Any leads in that direction? *see e.g. Precise Minds in Uncertain Worlds: Predictive Coding in Autism https://t.co/HqLmKU60KD

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fronx
@fronxer · X

I'm quite interested in causal models of autism.* Any leads in that direction? *see e.g. Precise Minds in Uncertain Worlds: Predictive Coding in Autism https://t.co/HqLmKU60KD

Apr 29, 2022 · 545 followers View post →
An Autistic Psychologist
@majatoudal · X

@Peter_Autisme Van de Cruys, S., Evers, K., Van der Hallen, R., Van Eylen, L., Boets, B., de-Wit, L., & Wagemans, J. (2014). Precise minds in uncertain worlds: Predictive coding in autism. Psychological Review, 121(4), 649–675. https://t.co/KaZgxVyeDc

Jan 9, 2021 · 1 like · 871 followers View post →
headieddie
@ehdedaidei · X

https://t.co/eybyuergVV https://t.co/GrtPjPE1tf

Dec 7, 2020 · 326 followers View post →
Dimitris Bolis
@dimitrisbolis · X

RT @mjdramstead: @twillierod @StephenSillett @ineshipolito @anjalibhat92 @dimitrisbolis @leoschilbach Also see @sandervdc and @ConstantAxel…

Jun 5, 2020 · 1 share · 3,151 followers View post →
Graham Mead (NeuroPleb)
@twillierod · X

Precise Minds in Uncertain Worlds: Predictive Coding in Autism Sander Van de Cruys et al https://t.co/fDQTm34vjN

Feb 11, 2020 · 1,453 followers View post →
Raphaël Béné
@neuroraf · X

Precise minds in uncertain worlds: Predictive coding in autism https://t.co/3X4Ooh6vNv

Nov 8, 2019 · 3,269 followers View post →
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