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Empathy and autism: the Double Empathy Problem
This post is the last in a six-part series on empathy from Autistic perspectives. In this post, we’ll explore the Double Empathy Problem. If you missed the previous five posts, y
Empathy and autism: somatic empathy
This post is the fifth in a six-part series on empathy from Autistic perspectives. In this post, we’ll explore somatic empathy. If you missed the previous four posts, you can fin
Empathy and autism: compassionate empathy
This post is the fourth in a six-part series on empathy from Autistic perspectives. In this post, we’ll explore compassionate empathy. If you missed the previous three posts, you
Empathy and autism: emotional empathy
This post is the third in a six-part series on empathy from Autistic perspectives. In this post, we’ll explore emotional empathy. If you missed the previous two posts, you can fi
Empathy and autism: cognitive empathy
This post is the second in a six-part series on empathy from Autistic perspectives. In this post, we’ll explore cognitive empathy. Did you miss the first post on empathy and alex
Empathy and autism: alexithymia
This post is the first in a six-part series on empathy from Autistic perspectives. In this first post, we’ll explore empathy and its relationship to alexithymia.
How to respond when someone tells you they are Autistic
The word “Autism” comes with a lot of societal stigma and misinformation. When disclosing to someone that they are Autistic, many Autistics find that instead of getting
How to find a neurodivergence-affirming counsellor
One of the most common supports that late-identified neurodivergent adults seek is counselling. However, not all counsellors will be a good fit for someone looking to process a lif
Neurodivergent self-gaslighting: what it is and why we do it
Neurodivergent people very often get the message that our ways of being are not acceptable to societal standards. This can lead us to doubt ourselves and cause self-gaslighting. Th
