Autistic Empathy Toward Autistic Others
Autistic Empathy Toward Autistic Others
Individuals with ASD do not lack empathy toward others who are similar to themselves, just as TD individuals respond selectively to others who are similar than to those who are dissimilar. In contrast, the neural mechanisms underlying the responses of those with ASD to others differ from those underlying this process in TD individuals. Individuals with ASD do not employ the frontal–posterior network during cognitions pertaining to the behavior of other ASD individuals.
Because these findings explain the characteristics of individuals with ASD, they may also contribute to improving special needs education, educational interventions and developmental support for individuals with autism (Åsberg, 2010; Åsberg and Sandberg, 2010). In terms of clinical implications, the present findings suggest that people with ASD characteristics would be able to help people with ASD. In terms of education, this study carries implications for the development of curricula for special needs classes.
Conclusion
Individuals with ASD do not lack empathy toward others who are similar to themselves, just as TD individuals respond selectively to others who are similar than to those who are dissimilar. In contrast, the neural mechanisms underlying the responses of those with ASD to others differ from those underlying this process in TD individuals. Individuals with ASD do not employ the frontal–posterior network during cognitions pertaining to the behavior of other ASD individuals.
Because these findings explain the characteristics of individuals with ASD, they may also contribute to improving special needs education, educational interventions and developmental support for individuals with autism (Åsberg, 2010; Åsberg and Sandberg, 2010). In terms of clinical implications, the present findings suggest that people with ASD characteristics would be able to help people with ASD. In terms of education, this study carries implications for the development of curricula for special needs classes.
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