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Liz Zhou | Holistic Trauma Therapist & Speaker
Double Empathy Problem: Why Communication is Confusing in Neurodiverse (Autistic-Allistic) Relationships
In mixed-neurotype relationships, communication breakdowns can occur due to differences in brain processing styles. A neurodivergent-affirming therapist explains how the “Double Empathy Problem” shows up: direct vs. indirect language, verbal vs. nonverbal communication, and differences in eye contact.