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The term '''spoon theory''' was coined by Christine Miserandino in a | The term '''spoon theory''' was coined by Christine Miserandino in a blog post<ref>https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/</ref>. | ||
''Spoons'' are a metaphorical indicator of mental energy, derived from spoonfuls of sugar as a measurement of energy. | ''Spoons'' are a metaphorical indicator of mental energy, derived from spoonfuls of sugar as a measurement of energy. | ||
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The metaphor has since been extended, with ''forks'' (stressors that can dig into you — and you can cope with a few, until it's one too many) and ''knives'' (traumas). | The metaphor has since been extended, with ''forks'' (stressors that can dig into you — and you can cope with a few, until it's one too many) and ''knives'' (traumas). | ||
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[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]] | [[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]] | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 23 August 2022
The term spoon theory was coined by Christine Miserandino in a blog post[1].
Spoons are a metaphorical indicator of mental energy, derived from spoonfuls of sugar as a measurement of energy.
The more spoons you have, the more tasks you can accomplish. However, accomplishing a difficult task will consume one of your spoons of energy.
The metaphor has since been extended, with forks (stressors that can dig into you — and you can cope with a few, until it's one too many) and knives (traumas).
