In the last few days a number of articles and blog postings have been discussing a recent study that provides gene support for why more boys than girls get autism. There are a number of studies being conducted that focus on a genetic cause.
From my perspective, genes are part of the equation of what causes autism. Still, exploring autism’s evolutionary origins seems more on target. At some level there is no difference between the two. The question is which research path offers the most useful interventions.
I posted a piece today titled, Aboriginal Primary Process and Contemporary Autism. The short essay suggests that the Freudian concept of primary process, applied to particular features of aboriginal matrifocal societies, might provide us some understanding of how autism comes about in modern society. There may be a connection. The connection has to do with understanding how society evolves.
Investigating the neurological and hormonal similarities between matrifocal aboriginals and families of autistics would be a place to consider conducting an exploration.
