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16 types of ‘harmful’ comments parents of kids on the autism spectrum are tired of hearing
16 types of ‘harmful’ comments parents of kids on the autism spectrum are tired of hearing

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16 types of ‘harmful’ comments parents of kids on the autism spectrum are tired of hearing

It’s a situation many parents of kids on the autism spectrum have experienced: you get to the store and 15 minutes into your shopping trip your child has a meltdown. They are crying. They are screaming. You are down on the floor with them but unable to help them get regulated. Now picture the people [...]

By Generation Next|2019-03-11T17:13:38+11:00March 11th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: annoying, Aspergers, Autism, ignorance|0 Comments

People With Autism Can Read Emotions, Feel Empathy

Flikr Images There is a persistent stereotype that people with autism are individuals who lack empathy and cannot understand emotion. It’s true that many people with autism don’t show emotion in ways that people without the condition would recognise1. But the notion that people with autism generally lack empathy and cannot recognize feelings [...]

By Generation Next|2016-07-25T11:31:06+10:00July 21st, 2016|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Science & Research|Tags: ASD, Aspergers, Autism, autism spectrum disorders, autistic, emotional intelligence, emotions, empathy, EQ, understanding emotions|0 Comments