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Meet My Autistic Brain
The Myth of the Extreme Male Brain
May 27, 2021
Explore the origins of the extreme male brain theory in autism, challenge gender stereotypes, question biases in brain typing, and empower autistics against societal biases and biased research.
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- The extreme male brain theory in autism stems from stereotypical male-female categorization influenced by misinterpreted research findings on testosterone levels.
- The concept of the extreme female brain challenges biases in autism diagnosis, emphasizing empathy and debunking myths about male and female traits.
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Critique of the Extreme Male Brain Theory
The podcast challenges the extreme male brain theory associated with autism, highlighting the origins in psychology's attempt to classify brains as male or female based on stereotypes. It points out the misinterpretation of research findings, especially related to testosterone levels in autistic males, and the lack of scientific evidence to support the theory.
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