Autistic disturbances in skin containment: The dermic drive as a psychoanalytic concept in the study of autism.

Abstract

is known as a pioneer in the elaboration of the psychoanalytic concept of the skin. Bick theorizes that the "primal skin function" is fundamental in the early formation and integration of the human psyche and suggests that it should determine most interpretations of psychopathology. This article investigates the particular association of disturbances in the skin function with the onset of autism. A new approach to the skin function is put in motion using terms borrowed from the mathematical field of topology developed by Bernard Burgoyne. Through this interpretation, autism is postulated as originating in disturbances in a particular modality of the skin function that cause psychic representations to operate according to a mode of separation characterizing specific topological spaces. This mathematical perspective explains the complexity and diversity of autistic symptoms in terms of linguistic functionality. Finally, the skin is put forward as a modality of the Freudian drive (Trieb)-the dermic drive-and the hypothesis of the psychic foreclosure of its rim is offered as a defining characteristic of the autistic psychic structure.

Specific interests as a social boundary and bridge: A qualitative interview study with autistic individuals

“…Based on our results, we propose a conceptual model (see Figure 1) to explain this seemingly contradictory dual social function. We argue that the experience of a boundary between self and other is crucial for safe and enjoyable interactions, as it “engenders an inner space in so far as it protects the subject from the outside world,” (Brenner, 2022, p. 8). This psychological boundary appears to be particularly vulnerable in autism (Brenner, 2022; Meltzer, 2018; Tordjman et al, 2019).…”

“…We argue that the experience of a boundary between self and other is crucial for safe and enjoyable interactions, as it “engenders an inner space in so far as it protects the subject from the outside world,” (Brenner, 2022, p. 8). This psychological boundary appears to be particularly vulnerable in autism (Brenner, 2022; Meltzer, 2018; Tordjman et al, 2019). A recent study conducted by Taels et al (2023) clearly observed such vulnerability.…”

A study of paraphrase meta-language in linguistic domains in the age of artificial intelligence

“…Future trends in paraphrase meta-language research may include the use of deep learning techniques to process more complex linguistic data, to improve the accuracy and depth of analysis, and to develop more advanced algorithms and models to more accurately model and understand language [12][13]. The era of artificial intelligence provides new tools and methods for paraphrased meta-language research [14]. By combining advanced technology and interdisciplinary research, paraphrasing metalanguage research will be able to reveal the internal mechanisms and application laws of language more deeply, contributing to the development of language science as well as artificial intelligence [15][16].…”