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Simon Baron-Cohen[edit]

Simon Baron-Cohen is a British clinical psychologist and professor of developmental psychopathology at the University of Cambridge. He is best known for his work on autism spectrum disorders and the development of the empathizing-systemizing theory.

Early life and education[edit]

Simon Baron-Cohen was born in London, England. He attended Clare College, Cambridge, where he studied human sciences. He later completed a PhD in psychology at University College London.

Career[edit]

Baron-Cohen began his career as a clinical psychologist, focusing on developmental disorders. He joined the University of Cambridge, where he became a professor and the director of the Autism Research Centre. His research has significantly contributed to the understanding of autism and related conditions.

Research on autism[edit]

Baron-Cohen's research has focused on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying autism. He proposed the theory of mind hypothesis, suggesting that individuals with autism have difficulties understanding the mental states of others. This work has led to the development of various diagnostic tools and interventions.

Empathizing-systemizing theory[edit]

The empathizing-systemizing theory, developed by Baron-Cohen, posits that individuals can be classified based on their ability to empathize and systemize. This theory has been influential in understanding the cognitive profiles of individuals with autism.

Publications[edit]

Baron-Cohen has authored numerous books and articles on autism and related topics. Some of his notable works include "Mindblindness: An Essay on Autism and Theory of Mind" and "The Essential Difference: Men, Women and the Extreme Male Brain."

Awards and honors[edit]

Baron-Cohen has received several awards for his contributions to psychology and autism research, including the British Psychological Society's Spearman Medal and the Kanner-Asperger Medal from the German Society for Autism.

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-'''Simon Baron-Cohen''' is a British [[clinical psychologist]] and [[professor]] of [[developmental psychopathology]] at the [[University of Cambridge]]. He is best known for his work on [[autism]], including his early theory that autism involves degrees of ''mindblindness'' (or delays in the development of [[theory of mind]]), and his later theory that autism is an extreme form of the ''male brain'', which involved a reinterpretation of [[psychological sex differences]] in terms of [[empathizing–systemizing theory]].
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-== Early life and education ==
+==Simon Baron-Cohen==
-Baron-Cohen was born in [[London]], [[England]], into a Jewish family. He completed his BSc in [[Human Sciences]] at [[New College, Oxford]], and his PhD in [[Psychology]] at the [[University College London]].
+[[File:Simon_Baron-Cohen.jpg|thumb|right|Simon Baron-Cohen]]
+'''Simon Baron-Cohen''' is a British clinical psychologist and professor of developmental psychopathology at the University of Cambridge. He is best known for his work on autism spectrum disorders and the development of the [[empathizing-systemizing theory]].
-== Career ==
+==Early life and education==
-Baron-Cohen's career has focused on the study of autism. He has developed several theories that aim to explain specific aspects of autism. His ''mindblindness'' theory proposes that children with autism have specific difficulties understanding others' mental states. His ''empathizing–systemizing theory'' suggests that people with autism have a high capacity for systemizing but a low capacity for empathizing, which he argues is a characteristic of the ''male brain''.
+Simon Baron-Cohen was born in London, England. He attended [[Clare College, Cambridge]], where he studied human sciences. He later completed a PhD in psychology at [[University College London]].
-== Research ==
+==Career==
-Baron-Cohen's research has been influential in the field of autism. He has published numerous articles and books on the subject, and his work has been cited thousands of times. His research has also been controversial, with some critics arguing that his theories oversimplify the complexities of autism and gender.
+Baron-Cohen began his career as a clinical psychologist, focusing on developmental disorders. He joined the University of Cambridge, where he became a professor and the director of the Autism Research Centre. His research has significantly contributed to the understanding of autism and related conditions.
-== Personal life ==
+===Research on autism===
-Baron-Cohen is married and has three children. He is the cousin of actor and comedian [[Sacha Baron Cohen]].
+Baron-Cohen's research has focused on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying autism. He proposed the [[theory of mind]] hypothesis, suggesting that individuals with autism have difficulties understanding the mental states of others. This work has led to the development of various diagnostic tools and interventions.
-== See also ==
+===Empathizing-systemizing theory===
-* [[Autism]]
+The empathizing-systemizing theory, developed by Baron-Cohen, posits that individuals can be classified based on their ability to empathize and systemize. This theory has been influential in understanding the cognitive profiles of individuals with autism.
-* [[Psychology]]
-* [[Empathizing–systemizing theory]]
+==Publications==
+Baron-Cohen has authored numerous books and articles on autism and related topics. Some of his notable works include "Mindblindness: An Essay on Autism and Theory of Mind" and "The Essential Difference: Men, Women and the Extreme Male Brain."
+==Awards and honors==
+Baron-Cohen has received several awards for his contributions to psychology and autism research, including the [[British Psychological Society]]'s Spearman Medal and the Kanner-Asperger Medal from the [[German Society for Autism]].
+==Related pages==
+* [[Autism spectrum disorder]]
 * [[Theory of mind]]
+* [[Empathizing-systemizing theory]]
-== References ==
+* [[University of Cambridge]]
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 [[Category:British psychologists]]
 [[Category:Autism researchers]]
 [[Category:Academics of the University of Cambridge]]
-[[Category:Alumni of New College, Oxford]]
-[[Category:Alumni of University College London]]
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