A Different Path of Resonance: A Structural-Developmental Account of the Judgemental Structure in the Autism Spectrum

This paper reinterprets Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the structural lens of Judgemental Philosophy (JP), moving beyond the traditional deficit model. We argue that the core autistic experience originates from a structural divergence in the 'Receptivity' axis of the Pre-Judgemental Field (PJF), a state of 'hyper-receptivity' characterized by a failure of sensory gating. This hypothesis is grounded in neurophysiological evidence, particularly the atypical P50 suppression patterns frequently observed in autistic individuals. This foundational hyper-receptivity leads to a cascade of consequences, most notably a state of 'affective overload' from excessive, unmodulated Resonance (R) and a subsequent difficulty in constructing a stable, coherent (C2) worldview. From this perspective, behaviors often pathologized as 'symptoms'—such as repetitive actions and restricted interests—are reinterpreted as meaningful and rational self-regulation strategies. These are active attempts to manage sensory and affective overload by creating a predictable, controllable environment to achieve a stable, self-regulating form of R. This structural account demands a paradigm shift in therapeutic approaches, moving from 'correction' towards 'expanding pathways of R'. We demonstrate that this JP model aligns strongly with modern, child-centered developmental therapies (e.g., Floortime/DIR) that respect the individual's unique resonant world and aim to co-design safer, more expansive ways of being, ultimately reframing autism as a different, but coherent, path of R.