At least 10–15% of the general population regularly experience paranoid thoughts and
persecutory delusions are a frequent symptom of psychosis. Persecutory ideation is a key …

Background: Hans Asperger drew attention to individuals who show the core symptoms of
autism in the presence of high verbal intelligence. Methods: A review of the literature …

This new edition of Handbook of Mentalizing in Mental Health Practice reflects a vibrant field
undergoing development along a number of dimensions important for mental health. As …

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected
by Asperger's syndrome (AS). Now including a new introduction explaining the impact of …

Autistic-spectrum conditions and psychotic-spectrum conditions (mainly schizophrenia,
bipolar disorder, and major depression) represent two major suites of disorders of human …

Introduction. Frith's (1992) neuropsychological theory of schizophrenia posits a number of
fundamental cognitive impairments underpinning the characteristic symptoms of this …

Schizophrenia and autism both feature significant impairments in social cognition and social
functioning, but the specificity and mechanisms of these deficits remain unknown. Recent …

Anxiety symptoms and disorders are highly prevalent in children and adolescents with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), although they are often unrecognized or misdiagnosed …

This article explores the current research literature on adult outcomes of individuals With
Asperger syndrome (AS). Specific areas addressed are the characteristics associated With …

Schizophrenia patients with persecutory delusions and patients with Asperger's syndrome
were compared using two measures of theory of mind (ToM; the ability to infer mental states …