Bruce H Knox
Independent Scholar, New Zealand
Publications
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Review Article
Living at the Edge of Order and Chaos: Integration, Identity, and the Neurophysiology of Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author(s): Bruce H Knox*
Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is commonly described in terms of social communication differences, sensory sensitivities, and behavioural patterns, often alongside preserved intellectual functioning [1,2]. However, such descrip- tions inadequately capture the lived complexity of the condition. This paper extends existing clinical frameworks by inte- grating medical literature with longitudinal lived experience, examining ASD as a dynamic interaction between cognition, physiology, environment, and identity [2,3]. Particular attention is given to the co-occurrence of dyslexia, attention-deficit/ hyperactivity traits, and autonomic dysregulation, and to the ways in which these combine to form an adaptive yet vulner- able system [4-6]. The paper introduces an integrative model of “order and chaos,” describing how predictability, sensory input, and physiological regulat.. Read More»
