In "The Rosie Result" by Graeme Simsion, the author points out the irony in how neurotypical individuals often criticize autistic people for their perceived lack of empathy. This criticism frequently overlooks the fact that neurotypicals themselves may not be making an effort to understand or empathize with autistic individuals. This observation highlights a double standard in expectations regarding empathy.
Simsion emphasizes that rather than placing the onus solely on autistic individuals...