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# Monotropic Expansion

## A Context-Seeking Model of Autistic Cognition

**Michael S. Rollain**\
*Autistic Self-Advocate & Independent Researcher*

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1. [Introduction](/monotropic-expansion/1.-introduction.md)
2. [Model Mechanism](/monotropic-expansion/2.-model-mechanism.md)
3. [Neurological Foundation](/monotropic-expansion/3.-neurological-foundation.md)
4. [Theoretical Alignment](/monotropic-expansion/4.-theoretical-alignment.md)
5. [Implications](/monotropic-expansion/5.-implications.md)
6. [Reframing Autism](/monotropic-expansion/6.-reframing-autism.md)
7. [Conclusion](/monotropic-expansion/7.-conclusion.md)
8. [Update Log](/monotropic-expansion/8.-update-log.md) *(Latest: v2.3 — 7 April 2025)*

[\[Contact & Support\]](/monotropic-expansion/contact-and-support.md)