A World Without Emotions: Alexithymia and Autism

• By: Andréas RB Deolinda, BA, BSc Advocate for Children with Special Needs
• July 19th, 2022
• alexithymia, children, emotional recognition, emotional regulation, emotions, empathy, feelings, interventions, Summer 2022 Issue, theory of mind
• 4529    0

Before we delve into defining alexithymia and autism I’d like to paint a picture in your mind. Imagine living in a world where emotions do not appear to exist - no clear indications of anger, sadness, or happiness. So much so that even categorizing these emotions does not exist - a neutral...

Inappropriate Behaviors in Adult Autistics: We Mean No Harm

• By: Karl Wittig, PE Aspies for Social Success (AFSS)
• September 23rd, 2021
• actually autistic, adults, alexithymia, challenging behaviors, computer hackers, Fall 2021 Issue, hidden curriculum, inappropriate behaviors, support groups
• 19935    22

During my long involvement with the adult Asperger Syndrome / autism spectrum community, I often make the disclaimer, when criticizing inappropriate behaviors of other autistics, that I have probably been guilty of similar behaviors, at least to some degree, at some earlier time in my life. Also,...