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Exteme male brain theory 'unhelpful'

TheCatWoman

Say's Simon Baron Cohen, the man who came up wth the phrase in the first place has said in an interview with the Guardian. He believes that it's not been helpful, or saying that autistic people lack empathy, when what we really have is often problems knowing what people are thinking or feeling from facial expressions, but have no lack of empathy regarding peoples feelings once they know what they are. He has also acknowleged that the terms "male and female" brains dosen't really mean anything.

I'm glad he's said this and I hope it clears up some of the misconceptions about us.

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  • That is good to hear someone progressing the language and is a counter point to that other person who often makes the news these days.

    It's is really helpful and it's a good standing to be able to acknowledge updated thinking and language and admit your previous theories aren't current and up to date. It stops people using the old language in arguments too.

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  • That is good to hear someone progressing the language and is a counter point to that other person who often makes the news these days.

    It's is really helpful and it's a good standing to be able to acknowledge updated thinking and language and admit your previous theories aren't current and up to date. It stops people using the old language in arguments too.

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