The double empathy problem shows that communication issues between neurotypes are about differences, not deficits. Empathy is easier with those who are similar to us, which can make understanding ...

Autistic people often experience difficulties with social communication. It’s so common, in fact, that it’s one of the central criteria for an autism diagnosis. For as long as we have been diagnosing ...

Autistic and non-autistic people express emotions differently through their facial movements, according to a new study, which may help to explain why emotional expressions are sometimes misinterpreted ...