Comparative profiles of anomalous self-experiences and social cognition in clinical high risk for psychosis and autism spectrum disorder.
Schizophr Res Cogn June 11, 2026 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1016/j.scog.2026.100450 via PubMed Central
Summary
Anomalous self-experiences, such as a diminished sense of self or altered bodily awareness, are more pronounced in individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis compared to those with autism spectrum disorder. Social cognition deficits also differ between the groups, with distinct patterns of impairment. These findings suggest that anomalous self-experiences may be a specific marker for psychosis risk, helping to differentiate it from autism.
Study at a glance
| Design | cross-sectional study |
|---|---|
| Population | individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis and individuals with autism spectrum disorder |
| Key finding | Anomalous self-experiences are more severe in clinical high risk for psychosis than in autism spectrum disorder, and social cognition profiles differ between the two groups. |
Abstract
Comparative profiles of anomalous self-experiences and social cognition in clinical high risk for psychosis and autism spectrum disorder.