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Feeling like my neurotypical friends don't understand my autism

Rainbowgirl 8 months ago

Hi everyone

I feel like my neurotypical friends don't understand my autism? They don't get how certain things that are easy for them can feel much harder for me.

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Bunny 8 months ago

Unfortunately, this is very common.

You might find these articles, which explain more, helpful:

Reframing Autism (AU) - Milton’s ‘double Empathy Problem’: A Summary for Non-academics

NAS - The double empathy problem (professional guidance, written by Dr Milton)

Perhaps you could find a polite way to invite your friends to learn a little more about autism? There's a great set of introductory resources here, for example:

NAS - What is autism?
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Bunny 8 months ago

Unfortunately, this is very common.

You might find these articles, which explain more, helpful:

Reframing Autism (AU) - Milton’s ‘double Empathy Problem’: A Summary for Non-academics

NAS - The double empathy problem (professional guidance, written by Dr Milton)

Perhaps you could find a polite way to invite your friends to learn a little more about autism? There's a great set of introductory resources here, for example:

NAS - What is autism?
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