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https://seventhvoice.wordpress.com/2013/11/16/new-study-finds-that-individuals-with-aspergers-syndrome-dont-lack-empathy-in-fact-if-anything-they-empathize-too-much/

too much empathy would lead to shutdown which could be perceived as non-empathy by NT.

Theory finds that individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome don’t lack empathy – in fact if anything they empathize too much

“A ground-breaking theory suggests people with autism-spectrum disorders such as Asperger’s do not lack empathy – rather, they feel others’ emotions too intensely to cope.” “People with…

Seventh Voice

K.J. Elphinstone 3d ago

Well, this definitely fits in with my experience. And with lots of other people's too, as I found out on the Wrong Planet forum, when I first began talking with other autistics about empathy.

I'll read this article - bookmarking now.

@KatyElphinstone I bet you can can feel what's up between people immediately after entering a room.

K.J. Elphinstone 3d ago

I tend not to broadcast this stuff loudly, but here's one piece I wrote that describes the phenomenon:
https://www.neurofabulous.org.uk/betrayal.html
(people tend to assume I'm talking in metaphors when I talk about this stuff, and I let them... but I'm actually not)

I really wish we just had schools where we could study and learn this stuff. And not just insist that anyone who experiences it must be institutionalized and insane. 🤷‍♀️

Betrayal: a very human emotion

Betrayal

@KatyElphinstone That's a good article.

K.J. Elphinstone 3d ago

Thank you 😊
I'm going to have to go and look off about Kamila Markram now. Fascinating!

May I ask if you also get this strong emotional stuff from others? No need to answer if you prefer not.

@KatyElphinstone I think I read others better than I read what others are projecting to me. I miss when people are flirting with me but notice when others in a room are. That sort of thing.

K.J. Elphinstone