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Monday, June 27, 2011

Autistic people have better perception of symmetry: study - CTV News



MONTREAL — A new study offers a unique glimpse into the mind of autistic people, suggesting they perceive symmetry better than those who are not autistic.

While most people might look at a butterfly and admire its general beauty, for instance, an autistic person might focus on the fact the left wing is a mirror image of the right wing.

Armando Bertone thinks this difference in perception is linked to the well-known symptoms of autism -- such as fixation on specific objects.

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