Why Children with Asperger's and HFA Have Trouble Empathizing with Others

Some research suggests that children on the autism spectrum do NOT lack empathy; rather, they feel other’s emotions TOO INTENSELY to cope. Thus, the “lack of empathy issue” may have more to do with “sensitivity to stimuli” than an inability to put oneself in someone else’s shoes.

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Why Asperger's and HFA Kids Create Their Own Rules

The Asperger's or high-functioning autistic youngster creates his own set of rules for everyday functioning in order to keep things from changing and thereby minimize his anxiety.

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Concrete Thinking in Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

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