One of the defining tropes in conversations regarding Autism is the inability of those displaying autistic tendencies to empathise with others. Bluntly stated, I think that this is a load of shit.
If the standard neurotypical ("neurotypical" is a term for the "normal" mindset (and I can't even begin to tell you how much I dislike the word "normal")) individual can tell me what it's like to be autistic, I'll entertain the idea that NT's can empathise. If autistics can't empathise with others, explain to me why such a thing as Autreat exists, Because really, what is Autreat but a way for autistics to spend time around the people whom they understand and who understand them?
Let's talk about empathy.
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