Concrete vs. abstract thinking

January 9, 2009 by Abby
Filed under Individuals With Autism, Research

It is hard for many people to understand the difference in concrete and abstract thinking and how hard abstract thinking can be for people with autism. There are so many abstract concepts that we understand but we take that understanding for granted.
Take into consideration these abstract concepts: time, relationships, multiple representations, non-verbal communication, inferences, [...]