"매 숲 보다 매 나무 — 매 detail-first 의 cognitive style". Uta Frith (1989) 의 propose, 매 autism spectrum 의 perceptual / cognitive style 의 설명 — 매 global gestalt 의 binding 의 약함, 매 local detail 의 precise processing. 매 2026 의 evolved into "enhanced perceptual functioning" (Mottron) — deficit 의 X, 매 different style 의 framing.
매 핵심
매 original theory (Frith 1989)
매 typical cognition: gestalt / global-first / context-dependent.
매 autistic cognition: detail-first / local-precise / context-independent.
매 evidence: Embedded Figures Test 의 superiority, Block Design 의 strength.
매 modern revision (Happé & Frith 2006)
"Weak" 의 deficit framing 의 abandon.
매 "detail-focused processing bias" 의 reframe.
매 strength + difference 의 동시 인정.
매 응용
매 educational adaptation — 매 visual schedule, 매 explicit context.
매 UX design — 매 autistic-friendly interface 의 reduce sensory overload.
매 talent identification — 매 detail-oriented profession (QA, audit, programming).
매 clinical assessment — 매 ADOS-2 의 perceptual subscale.
💻 패턴
EFT (Embedded Figures Test) score interpretation
definterpret_eft(seconds_to_find:float,age:int)->dict:"""
매 normative table (Witkin 1971) 의 simplified.
매 lower time = 매 stronger field-independence (WCC consistent).
"""norms={(6,12):{"mean":45,"sd":20},(13,18):{"mean":35,"sd":18},(19,65):{"mean":30,"sd":15},}band=next(bforbinnormsifb[0]<=age<=b[1])z=(norms[band]["mean"]-seconds_to_find)/norms[band]["sd"]return{"z_score":z,"interpretation":("field-independent (WCC profile)"ifz>1else"average"if-1<=z<=1else"field-dependent"),}
Block Design profile (WAIS-IV)
# 매 autistic profile: Block Design (perceptual) > Comprehension (verbal-context)# 매 non-autistic: balanced or oppositedefwcc_profile(scaled_scores:dict)->str:bd=scaled_scores["block_design"]cm=scaled_scores["comprehension"]ifbd-cm>=4:return"매 WCC-consistent (peak BD)"return"매 typical profile"
Visual schedule generation (UX adaptation)
defmake_visual_schedule(tasks:list[dict])->str:"""
매 explicit, 매 step-by-step, 매 picture-supported.
매 autistic-friendly UX 의 detail-first cognition 의 leverage.
"""md="# 매 Today\n\n"fori,tinenumerate(tasks,1):md+=f"## {i}. {t['name']} ({t['duration_min']}분)\n"md+=f"![{t['name']}]({t['icon']})\n"md+=f"- 시작: {t['start']}\n- 끝: {t['end']}\n\n"returnmd
Mottron's Enhanced Perceptual Functioning model
매 EPF (Mottron 2006) 8 principles:
1. 매 enhanced low-level perception (pitch, visual detail).
2. 매 reduced top-down modulation.
3. 매 mandatory perceptual processing.
4. 매 preserved (not weak) high-level processing.
5. 매 perception 의 autonomy 의 cognition 의 위.
6. 매 redistributed brain activity (visual cortex 의 over-recruitment).
7. 매 strengths 의 cognitive style 의 X, 매 different organization.
8. 매 atypical synaptic plasticity.
Sensory-friendly UI flag (CSS)
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce)and(prefers-contrast:more){/* 매 autistic-friendly default */*{animation:none!important;transition:none!important;}body{background:#fff;color:#000;font-family:'Atkinson Hyperlegible';}.decorative{display:none;}}
매 결정 기준
상황
Approach
매 clinical diagnosis
ADOS-2 + WAIS-IV profile, 매 WCC 만 의 X
매 educational support
매 explicit context + visual schedule
매 workplace accommodation
매 detail-tasks 의 leverage, 매 reduce sensory load
매 research framing
EPF (Mottron) 의 use — 매 strength-based
매 UX design
매 reduced motion, 매 explicit hierarchy
기본값: 매 EPF (Mottron) framing — 매 deficit 의 X, 매 different cognitive style.
언제: 매 psychoeducation content, 매 inclusive UX guideline 의 generation, 매 literature review.
언제 X: 매 clinical diagnosis (assessment 의 trained clinician 의 require).
❌ 안티패턴
Deficit-only framing: 매 "weak" 의 literal interpretation — 매 outdated.
Universalize: 매 모든 autistic 의 same profile 의 assume.
Ignore strengths: 매 detail-focus 의 cognitive asset 의 dismiss.
Single-test diagnosis: 매 EFT 만 의 의존 — 매 multi-method 의 require.