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Neuro-affirmative support for autism, the Double Empathy Problem and monotropism
Mark Brosnan1, Louis John Camilleri2
1Centre for Applied Autism Research (CAAR), University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|April 4, 2025
Summary
Neurodiversity approaches to autism support emphasize self-set goals and the Double Empathy Problem. Engaging with autistic interests via tools like the SOFA-app promotes neuro-affirmative, self-achieved outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurodiversity studies
- Autism research
- Social communication
Background:
- Autism conceptualization within neurodiversity challenges traditional support goals and responsibilities.
- The Double Empathy Problem posits social communication difficulties exist between autistic and non-autistic individuals.
- Autistic individuals may have different support goals compared to non-autistic stakeholders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the capacity of autistic individuals to self-set and self-achieve autism support goals.
- To investigate the role of engaging with autistic interests (Monotropism) in goal setting.
- To evaluate digital support for self-set goals, considering the Double Empathy Problem and neuro-affirmative principles.
Main Methods:
- Utilized social narratives delivered via the Stories Online For Autism app (SOFA-app.com).
- Extended research from professional-led support to exploring self-set goals and achievement capacity in autistic adults and children.
- Applied principles of the Double Empathy Problem and Monotropism in analyzing support effectiveness.
Main Results:
- The SOFA-app demonstrated high acceptability and effectiveness in supporting autistic individuals.
- Research extended to successfully explore self-set goals and achievement capacity in autistic individuals.
- Digital support for social narratives effectively facilitates self-set goals.
Conclusions:
- Digital support for developing and delivering social narratives for self-set goals is recommended.
- Addressing the Double Empathy Problem and supporting self-set goals, considering Monotropism, offers a neuro-affirmative approach to autism support.
- This approach empowers autistic individuals in their support journey.
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