Autistic adults are often misunderstood. One misconception: Autistic people lack empathy. The simple idea of an empathy deficit in autism is false. Recent research reveals that at least one type of ...

Join us in welcoming two content experts from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute as they preview the Introduction to the Science and Lived Experience of Autism (ISLEA) program. ISLEA is designed to ...

BEER-SHEVA, Israel, February 24, 2025 – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's psychology researcher Prof. Florina Uzefovsky has developed a new concept she terms empathic disequilibrium, which she ...

Learn about the differences between empathy and sympathy. This article also looks at some frequently asked questions.

Empathy is essential for satisfying relationships. Understanding the different types of empathy, building our empathy, and learning to relate to others can help us identify toxic dynamics, be ...