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:::b. Abnormal adherence to behavioral routines and rituals.
:::b. Abnormal adherence to behavioral routines and rituals.
:::c. Repetitive mannerisms or movements.
:::c. Repetitive mannerisms or movements.
===Autism and Atheism===
Autistic people lack the ability to relate to others and are unable to mentalize - they can not understand the mental state of others. This means they are unable to have a relationship with [[God]] on a personal level and so, without this understanding, tend to be atheists. Being unable mentalize also means lacking the ability to think teleologically (to be able to see a purpose in things), so when autistic people do speak of God it is usually in terms of a set of rules rather than anything personified.
==Interventions and Treatments==
==Interventions and Treatments==