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Photo by Stefano Bucciarelli  on Unsplash Some people—including autistic and other neurodivergent people—process social information differently. This short article expands on this idea, explains what Theory of Mind is, and shares some supportive strategies.   What is Theory of Mind?    Theory of Mind is a social processing skill. It is the ability to understand that other people have their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives that may differ from yours. It involves using

Photo by Kaleb Nimz  on Unsplash Some autistic people can experience social imagination differently. This article explains social imagination and shares some supportive strategies.     What is Social Imagination?     Social imagination is the ability to understand and predict other people’s behaviour, even when it isn't stated out loud. It helps us imagine “what if” scenarios and understand abstract concepts.     For autistic people, this doesn't mean a lack of creativity—man

One of the most commonly expressed myths about autism is that autistic people don’t feel emotions or empathy. This misconception not only...

Understanding who you are is important for personal growth and social interactions. For autistic people, figuring out their identity can...