I am tyring to show that they do have a great sense of humo(u)r, only different, and that difference is mainly related to context, to which they are supposed to be rather insensitive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Curious_Incident_of_the_Dog_in_the_Night-Time
This novel could provide you with a great "case study" or examples. It is an indispensable look at the thought processes, interactions and besides having humorous anecdotal incidents, the sense of humor of the protagonist is apparent.
Judit,
I think you found your answers, but I thought I would add my input anyway in the event that you find it useful.
The type of data you need depends on how you plan to document or present your research. Do you want functional brain activation lcation studies as hard data that shows "humor in action", or do you prefer case studies and ethnographic data that explain the actual humor used? As Gabriel mentioned above, case studies are a good source for sourcing qualitative information about Aspie/ASD humor in action.
I also have my own unpublished ethnographic observations and content analysis but I'm not sure to what extent I can share that data, given the IRB restrictions and such. My literature review includes sources from anthropology, medical sociology and brain sciences (Neuro, Psychiatric, Psychology); I can dig into and share it with you if you're interested.
Dear Jon,
Thanks for writing!
I am really interested in your research data + literature, although I am not entirely sure what restrictions may apply.
I am in the process of collecting my own ethnographic data on Aspi humor among my close acquaintances. My data may show that parental guidance plays a great role in orienting Aspi child, including humor appreciation. I am also trying to separate contextual noise for attention deficit disorder.
I have no laboratory to show brain functioning now ( but who knows if I will later :) ) I have also read on neurological etc studies, but this is probably complementary in nature right now.
So I am interested in what you have to say! Can you see my email?
(Just in case you can't: [email protected] )
Judit
I was just reading a study that was published in October with the same topic.
Wu, C. L., Tseng, L. P., An, C. P., Chen, H. C., Chan, Y. C., Shih, C. I., & Zhuo, S. L. (2014). Do individuals with autism lack a sense of humor? A study of humor comprehension, appreciation, and styles among high school students with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8(10), 1386-1393.
Article Do individuals with autism lack a sense of humor? A study of...
Great! I have been getting the impression that conflict treatment with humour is also enhancing its appreciation. Thanks for the great suggestions.
Dear Judit,
Maybe you know these publications by now !!?
https://core.ac.uk/download/files/141/1933217.pdf
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8101592_Humor_in_Autism_and_Asperger_Syndrome
Kind regards
Gerhard
Article Humor in Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Dear Gerhard, I did not have the first one, thanks a lot! :)
Best regards,
Judit
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