For many years dyslexia was seen as a specific learning difficulty, meaning that people with dyslexia have difficulties with reading and spelling that are not in line with
.........Read moreThe DSM-5 defines mathematical learning disability (MLD) as a specific learning disorder with impairment in mathematics. To diagnose MLD, psychometric cut-offs should be met as well as the other criteria (for example the persistence of symptoms for at least six months despite specific interventions targeting the issue). Performing bad in math at
.........Read moreThe double empathy problem is a theory that views empathy as a two-way process that depends on our ways of doing things and our expectations from previous social experiences. Empathy is the ability to understand or be aware of the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others. This is very differently experienced by autistic and non-autistic people. These differences can lead to a breakdown in communication. Communication barriers between autistic and non-autistic people make it more difficult for them to share experiences, connect, and empathize.
