People with autism DO care about others
Daily MailPeople with autism are just as emotionally caring as everyone else but prone to a condition which stops empathy, a study has found. But alexithymia - which can be found in the general population - is common in people with autism with around half also having the condition. People with autism were found to show normal empathic concern for others and a greater tendency to avoid causing harm to others, scientists found Researchers at the International School for Advanced Studies in Italy and the University of Vienna said their findings will help to put an end to the 'stereotype' which can heighten the feeling of isolation. 'The autistic trait is associated with a normal empathic concern for others and is actually associated with greater tendency to avoid causing harm to others,' said lead author Indrajeet Patil. Alexithymia - which can be found in the general population - is common in people with autism with around half also having the condition People with autism have varying degrees of cognitive skills - ranging from people with significant delays to those of above-average intelligence.
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