Autistic sociologist Damian Milton (2012, 2018) introduced the double empathy problem—the idea that misunderstandings between Autistic and neurotypical people aren’t due to Autistic people “lacking empathy,” but to a mutual gap in understanding. The real issue? Neurotypical norms are dominant—so Autistic people are expected to adapt, mask, and empathize upwards just to survive. This isn’t a personal failure. It’s a social power imbalance. Milton’s work shows we don’t lack empathy—we’re just not
1:09
Autistic sociologist Damian Milton (2012, 2018) introduced the double empathy problem—the idea that misunderstandings between Autistic and neurotypical people aren’t due to Autistic people “lacking empathy,” but to a mutual gap in understanding. The real issue? Neurotypical norms are dominant—so Autistic people are expected to adapt, mask, and empathize upwards just to survive. This isn’t a personal failure. It’s a social power imbalance. Milton’s work shows we don’t lack empathy—we’re just not
18K views3 months ago
FacebookBethradulski
The Double Empathy Problem - Dr Damian Milton - Autism Explained Online Summit 2020
0:47
The Double Empathy Problem - Dr Damian Milton - Autism Explained Online Summit 2020
13.1K viewsSep 7, 2020
YouTubeAutism Explained
Unlocking the Double Empathy Hypothesis: A Deeper Understanding
0:18
Unlocking the Double Empathy Hypothesis: A Deeper Understanding
93 viewsJan 7, 2025
YouTubeR.E.A.L. Neurodiverse: The Neurodiverse Con…
University of Kent, Dr Damian Milton - Autism and the Double Empathy Problem
30:28
University of Kent, Dr Damian Milton - Autism and the Double Empathy Problem
16.3K viewsOct 5, 2020
YouTubeAutism Network Scotland
The Double Empathy Problem: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
4:07
The Double Empathy Problem: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
1.7K views8 months ago
YouTubePooky Knightsmith: Neurodivergence & Mental …
Autism Double-Empathy
32:22
Autism Double-Empathy
250 viewsSep 20, 2023
YouTubeAutism & Neurodiversity
Damian Milton on 'Double Empathy'
9:56
Damian Milton on 'Double Empathy'
10.4K viewsOct 18, 2018
YouTubeStudio 3
Double Empathy Problem
Feb 15, 2025
stimpunks.org
0:55
Bearded Behaviorist on Instagram: "Dr. Damian Milton identified the Double Empathy Problem in 2012, challenging how we view communication between autistic and non-autistic people. Instead of seeing autism as a communication deficit, this theory recognizes a mutual mismatch in communication styles. The real issue? Autistic people are expected to understand and adapt to non-autistic communication, but that same effort isn't expected in return. Communication difficulties aren't just "autistic peopl
757 viewsMay 2, 2025
Instagrambeardedbehaviorist
The Double Empathy Problem: Developing Empathy and Reciprocity in Neurotypical Adults
Sep 16, 2017
boren.blog
The Double Empathy Problem Explained for Leaders | Christine Gaynor-Patterson
972 views1 month ago
linkedin.com
35:51
Damian Milton: Revisiting Goffman: The Presentation of an Autistic Self in Everyday Life
251 views6 months ago
YouTubeParticipatory Autism Research Collective
The Double Empathy Problem
2 views10 months ago
substack.com
0:33
Dean Beadle on Instagram: "Dr Damian Milton's Double Empathy Problem #autistic #autism #neurodivergent"
8.3K views4 months ago
Instagramdeanbeadlespeaker
0:06
The double empathy problem says that autistic people struggle to empathize with non-autistic people, but non-autistic people also struggle to empathize with autistic people. And I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how hard it is going through life in a society (and family) that has zero empathy for you and just sees everything you think and do as “wrong.” It’s exhausting. It’s soul crushing. But at some point we have to stop expecting them to “get it” and validate ourselves. WE have to love th
24.7K views7 months ago
FacebookAn Autistic Guide
6:22
Autism's Double Empathy Problem.. Has a Problem
2 weeks ago
YouTubePaths to Ithaca
0:53
Have you heard of the double empathy theory? Dr. Laurie Stephens, the Help Group's senior director of autism and clinical services, explains this theory and why autistic children and teens can benefit from specialized schools and camps. To learn more about camps, visit kidslikemela.org/camps #autism #DoubleEmpathy | Help Group
128 viewsMay 4, 2023
FacebookHelp Group
11:01
Double Empathy Podcast Ep. 2 Part 1
2.2K viewsOct 11, 2019
YouTubeHeasman Flow Lab
The double empathy problem | Jasmine Miller ICF PCC FRSA
22.9K views2 weeks ago
linkedin.com
12:45
Double Empathy Podcast: Ep. 1 Part 1
12K viewsJul 28, 2019
YouTubeHeasman Flow Lab
13:55
The Double Empathy Problem
19.9K viewsApr 8, 2021
YouTubeStephanie Bethany
13:09
The Double Empathy Problem in the NeuroDiverse Relationship
2.4K viewsAug 24, 2023
YouTubeDr. Stephanie C. Holmes
13:39
Double Empathy Podcast Ep 2. Part 2
1.1K viewsOct 11, 2019
YouTubeHeasman Flow Lab
1:21
Double empathy Problem Explained Through this Autism Skit #autismparenting #autismsupport #autism
389 viewsMay 10, 2025
YouTubeBack To Life Rehabilitation
5:44
The double empathy problem
42 views3 weeks ago
YouTubeAutism Central Learn
14:21
Double Empathy Podcast: Ep.1 Part 2
3.4K viewsJul 28, 2019
YouTubeHeasman Flow Lab
0:11
The Double Empathy Problem (Milton, 2012) is a sociological theory of autistic communication that suggests the miscommunication between autistics and non-autistics is not the fault of the autistic person but, rather, a bi-directional mismatch in communication styles. Autistics talk amongst ourselves just fine—non-autistics have just never been pressured to learn how to talk to us effectively 🙂 #actuallyautistic #autism #asd #doubleempathyproblem
1.2K viewsAug 31, 2023
TikTokdabbspsych
15:45
Double Empathy Podcast: Ep.1 Part 3
2K viewsJul 28, 2019
YouTubeHeasman Flow Lab
5:37
An introduction to the Double Empathy problem
59.5K viewsJul 4, 2022
YouTubeThe Autistic Advocate
2:52
The Double Empathy Problem
1.9K views1 month ago
YouTubeAdult Autism Assessment Center
See more
Static thumbnail place holder