Who has put forward the idea that autism is an extreme form of the male brain?
A) Asperger
B) Perner
C) Baron-Cohen
D) Fodor

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The idea that autism is an extreme form of the male brain was put forward by Simon Baron-Cohen, a British clinical psychologist and professor of developmental psychopathology. His theory, called the "extreme male brain theory of autism," suggests that autism is caused by an overabundance of male-typical traits, such as systemizing (analyzing and constructing systems) and a reduced ability to empathize.

Who Has Put Forward the Idea That Autism Is an Extreme