Here, I propose a conceptual framework using two metaphoric constructs: the monotropic autolog and the autotrophic monologue. These concepts draw from both emerging research in neurodivergent cognition and lived experiences of autistic individuals, offering language for phenomena often overlooked or mischaracterized in clinical settings.

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