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*Books Mentioned:
Against Empathy by Paul Bloom: amzn.to/4cyBtuB
The Gendered Brain by Gina Rippon: amzn.to/4bfBPFh
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πΉ My Videos mentioned πΉ:
The Best Theory of Autism you've probably NEVER heard of... (Monotropism): youtu.be/3mBbOOzhoGQ
π Sources π:
Empathy Imbalance: link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03395675
Annoying Stereotypes: bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/3eccc871-fb8f-4db5-b3ba-f596544ab163
Autism Representation in the Media: enna.org/autism-representation-in-the-media-and-how-it-impacts-real-life
EQ: psychology-tools.com/test/empathy-quotient
docs.autismresearchcentre.com/papers/2004_BCandSW_EQ.pdf
Emotional vs Cognitive Empathy: verywellmind.com/cognitive-and-emotional-empathy-4582389
Double Empathy Problem: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_empathy_problem#:~:text=The%20theory%20of%20the%20double,Milton%2C%20an%20autistic%20autism%20researcher.
https://reframingautism.org.au/miltons-double-empathy-problem-a-summary-for-non-academics/
Measuring Theory of Mind: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5487761
Theory of Mind Definition: sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/theory-of-mind
Matt Rife Backlash Articles: variety.com/2023/tv/news/matt-rife-backlash-domestic-violence-joke-fake-apology-1235803818
southcentralpa.momcollective.com/news-events/matt-rife-people-disabilities-butt-jokes-isnt-funny
Matt Rife Tiktok: tiktok.com/@matt_rife/video/7198316629904788782?lang=en
Savant Definition: merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savant#:~:text=savant-,noun,autistic%20savant%20see%20savant%20syndrome
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savant_syndrome
Savant Syndrome Synopsis: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677584
Kim Peek: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Peek
Savant Syndrome Myths and Misconceptions: link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-013-1906-8
Alex's Story Autism.org: autism.org.uk/what-we-do/campaign/our-new-campaign/now-i-know-campaign/alex-s-story
Autism is Under-diagnosed: thetransmitter.org/spectrum/new-estimate-suggests-most-autistic-adults-in-england-lack-a-formal-diagnosis
The Treatment of Autistic People News: independent.co.uk/news/health/autism-care-nhs-learning-disability-b2384843.html
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmm3d7g62vqo
Autism and ID, One in Three: healthday.com/healthpro-news/conditions/physician-s-briefing-autism-2659306858.html
Dyscalculia: delphiniumcc.co.uk/breaking-down-dyscalculia-understanding-the-learning-disorder/#:~:text=Dyscalculia%20and%20autism&text=Individuals%20with%20autism%20may%20also,do%20not%20necessarily%20have%20autism.
Autism, Maths, and Sex: thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(15)00397-1/fulltext
Systemisers are better at maths: nature.com/articles/s41598-018-30013-8
Mark Normand Comedy: youtube.com/shorts/BAgE2yXSvvA
tiktok.com/@marknormandcomedy?lang=en
π *Books I'd Recommend about Autism π :
Aspergirls by Rudy Simone:
amzn.to/3xSZ6Mg
Different not Less by Chloe Hayden (read if you want to cry):
amzn.to/40fKx2m
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price:
amzn.to/3LhMV3j
*These are affiliate links. The channel will receive a small commission if you buy anything on Amazon after clicking through with this link. There's no extra cost to you; any money will go towards putting out more content. I'd love to post twice a week and put more time into research for these videos. Thank you so much - I really appreciate every like and comment!
DISCLAIMER: I am a second-year psychology student and a late-diagnosed #actuallyautistic individual. I am not a qualified healthcare professional.
Know the facts and stay informed on breaking news by subscribing through my link https://ground.news/nowwhat to get 40% off their unlimited access Vantage plan this month.
π Become a snail & submit your memes for next time! If you'd like, you can support the creation of these videos on Patreon! You can get 2 exclusive videos a month, access to the Discord server, podcast episodes, and more! π:
patreon.com/imautisticnowwhat
*Books Mentioned:
Against Empathy by Paul Bloom: amzn.to/4cyBtuB
The Gendered Brain by Gina Rippon: amzn.to/4bfBPFh
πΈ Instagram πΈ : instagram.com/imautisticnowwhat
πWATCH NEXTπ:
If you want to see a video about 6 things that ARE traits of autism that are often overlooked, hereβs a link: youtu.be/eT_IUs_fzdg
And if you want some fun autism memes, we did another meme review last week!: youtu.be/z0OWCaL7kLA
πΉ My Videos mentioned πΉ:
The Best Theory of Autism you've probably NEVER heard of... (Monotropism): youtu.be/3mBbOOzhoGQ
π Sources π:
Empathy Imbalance: link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03395675
Annoying Stereotypes: bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/3eccc871-fb8f-4db5-b3ba-f596544ab163
Autism Representation in the Media: enna.org/autism-representation-in-the-media-and-how-it-impacts-real-life
EQ: psychology-tools.com/test/empathy-quotient
docs.autismresearchcentre.com/papers/2004_BCandSW_EQ.pdf
Emotional vs Cognitive Empathy: verywellmind.com/cognitive-and-emotional-empathy-4582389
Double Empathy Problem: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_empathy_problem#:~:text=The%20theory%20of%20the%20double,Milton%2C%20an%20autistic%20autism%20researcher.
https://reframingautism.org.au/miltons-double-empathy-problem-a-summary-for-non-academics/
Measuring Theory of Mind: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5487761
Theory of Mind Definition: sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/theory-of-mind
Matt Rife Backlash Articles: variety.com/2023/tv/news/matt-rife-backlash-domestic-violence-joke-fake-apology-1235803818
southcentralpa.momcollective.com/news-events/matt-rife-people-disabilities-butt-jokes-isnt-funny
Matt Rife Tiktok: tiktok.com/@matt_rife/video/7198316629904788782?lang=en
Savant Definition: merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savant#:~:text=savant-,noun,autistic%20savant%20see%20savant%20syndrome
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savant_syndrome
Savant Syndrome Synopsis: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677584
Kim Peek: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Peek
Savant Syndrome Myths and Misconceptions: link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-013-1906-8
Alex's Story Autism.org: autism.org.uk/what-we-do/campaign/our-new-campaign/now-i-know-campaign/alex-s-story
Autism is Under-diagnosed: thetransmitter.org/spectrum/new-estimate-suggests-most-autistic-adults-in-england-lack-a-formal-diagnosis
The Treatment of Autistic People News: independent.co.uk/news/health/autism-care-nhs-learning-disability-b2384843.html
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmm3d7g62vqo
Autism and ID, One in Three: healthday.com/healthpro-news/conditions/physician-s-briefing-autism-2659306858.html
Dyscalculia: delphiniumcc.co.uk/breaking-down-dyscalculia-understanding-the-learning-disorder/#:~:text=Dyscalculia%20and%20autism&text=Individuals%20with%20autism%20may%20also,do%20not%20necessarily%20have%20autism.
Autism, Maths, and Sex: thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(15)00397-1/fulltext
Systemisers are better at maths: nature.com/articles/s41598-018-30013-8
Mark Normand Comedy: youtube.com/shorts/BAgE2yXSvvA
tiktok.com/@marknormandcomedy?lang=en
π *Books I'd Recommend about Autism π :
Aspergirls by Rudy Simone:
amzn.to/3xSZ6Mg
Different not Less by Chloe Hayden (read if you want to cry):
amzn.to/40fKx2m
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price:
amzn.to/3LhMV3j
*These are affiliate links. The channel will receive a small commission if you buy anything on Amazon after clicking through with this link. There's no extra cost to you; any money will go towards putting out more content. I'd love to post twice a week and put more time into research for these videos. Thank you so much - I really appreciate every like and comment!
DISCLAIMER: I am a second-year psychology student and a late-diagnosed #actuallyautistic individual. I am not a qualified healthcare professional.










