The Dual Process Theory suggests that humans have 2 types of thinking processes: 1️⃣- System 1 (fast/automatic): quick, intuitive, unconscious, based on “gut feeling” thinking. 2️⃣- System 2 (slow/controlled): deliberate, effortful, logical, detail-focused (“analytical” thinking). Research suggests that autistic people tend to rely less on System 1 (automatic, intuitive social processing) and more on System 2 (deliberate, detail-oriented reasoning). This helps explain both social communication d