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Analysis of the Speech Characteristics of High-Functioning Autistic Patients from the Perspective of Cooperative Principle---A Case Study of American series “Atypical Season 1”

by Saiwei Zhang 1
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Beijing University of Technology, College of Foreign Languages
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PSSA  2025 4(1):19; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.pssa.20250317
Received: / Accepted: / Published Online: 17 March 2025
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The Cooperative Principle (CP), introduced by American philosopher H. Paul Grice, posits that linguistic communication is underpinned by a set of implicit norms, facilitating the achievement of communicative goals. This study examines the applicability of CP to individuals with High-Functioning Autism (HFA), a group often characterized by challenges in adhering to these norms, leading to communication breakdowns. Utilizing a textual analysis approach, this research delves into the dialogues of a character with HFA from the American television series “Atypical Season 1”. The aim is to identify patterns of compliance and violation of the CP maxims and to delineate the speech characteristics of individuals with HFA, enabling them to overcome barriers to social integration and achieve more successful communication outcomes. Our findings indicate that individuals with HFA tend to adhere to the Quality maxim but frequently violate the other three maxims, resulting in speech that is repetitive, blunt, self-isolating, disorganized, and excessive in quantity. The study also proposes three primary communicative strategies tailored to facilitate more effective interactions with individuals with HFA.

Keywords: Cooperative Principle; High-Functioning Autism; Atypical Season 1; communicative strategies;
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Zhang, S. (2025). Analysis of the Speech Characteristics of High-Functioning Autistic Patients from the Perspective of Cooperative Principle---A Case Study of American series “Atypical Season 1”. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 4(1), 19. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250317
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Zhang, S. Analysis of the Speech Characteristics of High-Functioning Autistic Patients from the Perspective of Cooperative Principle---A Case Study of American series “Atypical Season 1”. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 2025, 4, 19. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250317
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Zhang S. Analysis of the Speech Characteristics of High-Functioning Autistic Patients from the Perspective of Cooperative Principle---A Case Study of American series “Atypical Season 1”. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts; 2025, 4(1):19. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250317
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Zhang, Saiwei 2025. "Analysis of the Speech Characteristics of High-Functioning Autistic Patients from the Perspective of Cooperative Principle---A Case Study of American series “Atypical Season 1”" Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts 4, no.1:19. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250317

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Zhang, S. Analysis of the Speech Characteristics of High-Functioning Autistic Patients from the Perspective of Cooperative Principle---A Case Study of American series “Atypical Season 1”. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 2025, 4, 19. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250317
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Zhang S. Analysis of the Speech Characteristics of High-Functioning Autistic Patients from the Perspective of Cooperative Principle---A Case Study of American series “Atypical Season 1”. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts; 2025, 4(1):19. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250317
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Zhang, Saiwei 2025. "Analysis of the Speech Characteristics of High-Functioning Autistic Patients from the Perspective of Cooperative Principle---A Case Study of American series “Atypical Season 1”" Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts 4, no.1:19. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250317
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Zhang, S. (2025). Analysis of the Speech Characteristics of High-Functioning Autistic Patients from the Perspective of Cooperative Principle---A Case Study of American series “Atypical Season 1”. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 4(1), 19. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250317

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