The Double Empathy Problem
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Further Reading
- The National Autistic Society by D. Milton (2018)
- Spectrum News - Autism 101 by Zamzow (2021)
References
Milton, Damian. 2018. “The Double Empathy Problem.” https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/double-empathy.
Milton, Damian EM. 2012. “On the Ontological Status of Autism: The ‘Double Empathy Problem’.” Disability & Society 27 (6): 883–87.
Zamzow, Rachel. 2021. “Double Empathy, Explained.” https://doi.org/10.53053/MMNL2849.
