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< Historically, autistic children were said to be delayed in developing a theory of mind, and the empathizing–systemizing theory has argued that while autistic people have compassion (affective empathy) for others with similar autistic features, they have limited, though not necessarily absent, cognitive empathy.
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< Lacking empathy is a myth – autism might affect how empathy is processed or shown, but it does not mean autistics have no empathy.
< In fact, many autistic individuals deeply care about others’ feelings. We must distinguish myth from reality to avoid unfair labels.

< People often ask if autistic people lack empathy. The answer largely depends on what you mean by empathy. But regarding emotional empathy—the type of empathy people are most familiar with—the answer is, “No, we don’t lack empathy.” In fact, quite the opposite is the case.

< Some autistic people have less empathy, but many have an excess

< "Empathy is a spectrum, and many autistic people have either higher than average or lower than average empathy," explains Dr. Amy Marschall, Psy.D. Hyper-empathy can add to the already complex autistic experience.