"Many individuals on the spectrum have a tenacious moral makeup and high levels of empathy. Marcia Eckerd, a licensed psychologist, writes: “An autistic person often has such a strong feeling for what’s right that he would put that before his own interests.” When I feel mass amounts of empathy, the experience can lead to emotional overwhelm and mental confusion."...Practicing Grace in Communication: Interacting with Individuals on the Spectrum By Marcelle Ciampi, MEd via Autism parenting Magazine.
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