In this episode of the Ananya CDC podcast, we dive into the pivotal shift from behaviorism to the cognitive revolution in autism research during the late 1970s and 1980s. 00:00 Introduction and Recap00:32 The Cognitive Revolution Begins02:09 Understanding Autistic Minds02:37 Pioneers and Theories03:54 Real-Life Stories and Impact04:38 Theory of Mind and Social Challenges07:00 Therapeutic Shifts and Challenges10:53 Reflections and Future Directions12:13 Conclusion and Next Steps