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Alexithymia
Alexithymia is difficulty identifying, describing, and distinguishing between emotions. It's highly prevalent in autism and affects emotional awareness and regulation.
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References
- Kinnaird, E., Stewart, C., & Tchanturia, K. (2019). Investigating alexithymia in autism: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Psychiatry, 55, 80-89.
- Bird, G., & Cook, R. (2013). Mixed emotions: The contribution of alexithymia to the emotional symptoms of autism. Translational Psychiatry, 3(7), e285.