
Autism, empathy and psychopaths
The Documentary Podcast
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Understanding Empathy in Autism
This chapter explores the nuanced relationship between autism and empathy, challenging the stereotype that autistic individuals lack emotional connection. It highlights recent research indicating that many autistic people experience heightened affective empathy despite difficulties with cognitive aspects, leading to emotional overwhelm and loneliness. Additionally, the chapter introduces the concept of the 'double empathy problem,' encouraging a more balanced understanding of empathy in both autistic and non-autistic individuals.
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