My new @sciam.bsky.social column on the most persistent myth in autism research, and how autistic researchers and allies are pushing back. www.scientificamerican.com/article/auti... - ThreadSky

stevesilberman.bsky.social • 522 days ago

My new @sciam.bsky.social column on the most persistent myth in autism research, and how autistic researchers and allies are pushing back. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/autism-human-connection-and-the-double-empathy-problem/

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veiteberg.bsky.social•522 days ago

Thanks for the great piece! I used to think that neurodivergent somehow meant “less social” - I’m sure that’s a common and very problematic mistake

stevesilberman.bsky.social•522 days ago

Thanks, Anders!

solenodon.bsky.social•521 days ago

Excellent. I'm so glad I read that.

stellardis.bsky.social•133 days ago

I enjoyed this. I've been married to a man with Autism-and Multiple Sclerosis-for 15 years now: atypical and neurotypical relationship.

No relationship is perfect 😏 but being romantically involved with someone who is largely on the spectrum presents a neat narrative.

stellardis.bsky.social•133 days ago

Social interactions and romantic involvements aren't a focus on what could be deemed relevant in a social outing... but that doesn't mean it's not there, period 🖤