Appreciation of structures requires precisely the same baseline aptitude that is required by appreciation of thoughts and feelings – and it is this baseline aptitude that autistic people lack.
Brutal. As the mother of a "high-functioning" autistic daughter, this gutted me. A gifted observer and mimic, my daughter gives me hope that she "gets it", but always eventually scrapes bottom with her socially inappropriate responses and odd conclusions. She's lovely and articulate - drawing people in, but inevitably ascribing motives and meanings incorrectly. It's been an unimaginably painful journey in loops and circles for more than 30 years. Rage, hope, and horror are daily companions. Prayers appreciated.
Am I missing something? I do not understand this article at all. Autistic people don't have empathy? Oh, OK, maybe that's what we thought back in a previous century. Maybe the article is historical?
I was lucky to get my education from Carly and Ido and most of all Elizabeth Bonker. Her book "I am in Here" is still at Amazon if you need it.
Brutal. As the mother of a "high-functioning" autistic daughter, this gutted me. A gifted observer and mimic, my daughter gives me hope that she "gets it", but always eventually scrapes bottom with her socially inappropriate responses and odd conclusions. She's lovely and articulate - drawing people in, but inevitably ascribing motives and meanings incorrectly. It's been an unimaginably painful journey in loops and circles for more than 30 years. Rage, hope, and horror are daily companions. Prayers appreciated.
Wow. What a remarkable experience to read this article. Thank you for sharing your insights.
Am I missing something? I do not understand this article at all. Autistic people don't have empathy? Oh, OK, maybe that's what we thought back in a previous century. Maybe the article is historical?
I was lucky to get my education from Carly and Ido and most of all Elizabeth Bonker. Her book "I am in Here" is still at Amazon if you need it.