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The Double Empathy Problem with Dr. Damian Milton
The Double Empathy Problem with Dr. Damian Milton
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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Jun 3, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Damian Milton is an autistic researcher whose idea spawned a huge shift in how we think about autism. In this episode, listen in as we explore:- How Damian developed his hypothesis that the trouble with empathy and social skills is a two-way street between autistic and non-autistic people, not a deficit of autistic people- What early research Damian did to confirm this hypothesis- One thing Damian would love to see OTs stop doing with social stories and comic strip interventions with autistic clients- A tip for how to better approach sensory processing challenges with autistic kids, with a cautionary tale from his own life
Released:
Jun 3, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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