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Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Published on: April 22, 2015

How do autistic people view their empathic capacity?

Sophie Campbell-Templeton¹, Peter Branney², Peter Mitchell²

¹University of Nottingham (at Time of Research), Nottingham, UK.

The British Journal of Developmental Psychology

|August 1, 2025

Summary

This study explored autistic individuals' self-perceptions of empathy, finding nuanced differences in cognitive and affective capacity. Involving autistic voices is crucial for understanding their unique experiences with empathy and self-concept.

Keywords:

autism empathy qualitative self‐concept

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Social Cognition

Background:

Previous research on empathy in autistic individuals often relies on external perspectives.
There is a need to understand autistic self-perceptions of empathy within their broader self-concept.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate autistic individuals' self-perceived empathic capacity.
To explore how self-concept relates to empathy in autistic and non-autistic individuals.
To highlight the importance of autistic voices in research.

Main Methods:

Recruited 100 participants (autistic and non-autistic).
Participants completed 10 self-descriptive statements.
Rated self-perceived empathy (scale 1-10) with justification.
Thematic analysis of justifications.

Main Results:

Autistic and non-autistic participants referenced psychological traits similarly.
Non-autistic participants more frequently mentioned positive social traits (happy, friendly, caring).
Autistic participants reported lower empathy ratings but acknowledged both cognitive and affective empathy, with nuanced differences.

Conclusions:

Autistic individuals possess cognitive and affective empathic capacity, contrary to some stereotypes.
Self-perceived empathy in autistic individuals is complex and requires nuanced understanding.
Prioritizing autistic perspectives enriches research on empathy and self-concept.