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Extreme male brain + Simon Baron Cohen

miaxx

Can anyone explain why people find Simon Baron Cohen and his 'Extreme Male Brain' problematic/harmful?

Please don't comment if you're just going to say you don't think it's problematic, that's not what I'm asking.

I would just like examples as to why he and it IS harmful or problematic to people with ASD

Parents

  • Yes, it has led to under-identification of women and anyone else who doesn't present in a stereotypical way, according to definitions that have been built upon studies that, way back, mostly referred to small groups of young boys.  It basically reinforced all of that which meant that many didn't get the help or support they needed.  He also doesn't seem to listen well enough to the autistic community so his view seems to be skewed and external (i.e. based on observable behaviours rather than internal autistic experience) - Kieran Rose is a good person to listen to on this subject.  

    The Spectrum 10000 study has led to lots of controversy too.  I think there's some good information from Aucademy (Dr Chloe Farahar) on this subject. 

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  • Yes, it has led to under-identification of women and anyone else who doesn't present in a stereotypical way, according to definitions that have been built upon studies that, way back, mostly referred to small groups of young boys.  It basically reinforced all of that which meant that many didn't get the help or support they needed.  He also doesn't seem to listen well enough to the autistic community so his view seems to be skewed and external (i.e. based on observable behaviours rather than internal autistic experience) - Kieran Rose is a good person to listen to on this subject.  

    The Spectrum 10000 study has led to lots of controversy too.  I think there's some good information from Aucademy (Dr Chloe Farahar) on this subject. 

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