The double empathy problem shows that communication issues between neurotypes are about differences, not deficits. Empathy is easier with those who are similar to us, which can make understanding ...

I love watching The Big Bang Theory. Sheldon Cooper has been thought of as the archetypal autistic male. He has special skills, lacks social skills, hates touch, loves trains, is good at math, and is ...

Historically, Autism has been associated with lower levels of empathy – there was an assumption that Autistic people were less able to determine what others were thinking and therefore less responsive ...