Central coherence is loosely described as the ability to understand context or to “see the big picture”.
Many people with autism are reported to have poor or weak central coherence.
Uta Frith suggested that people with autism typically think about things in the smallest possible parts. She believes that individuals with autism actually perceive details better than normal people, but that “they cannot see the wood for the trees.”
Central coherence is loosely described as the ability to understand context or to “see the big picture”.
Many people with autism are reported to have poor or weak central coherence.
Uta Frith suggested that people with autism typically think about things in the smallest possible parts. She believes that individuals with autism actually perceive details better than normal people, but that “they cannot see the wood for the trees.”
We have yet to identify any research into the effectiveness of interventions which affect central coherence in individuals with autism.
Please see Autism Data (Open in New Window) for additional reading materials on central coherence and autism.