Silvertant (2020)

Alexithymia is a condition where people may have difficulties identifying and describing emotions in themselves. The author details the traits of alexithymia and how it effects people in their daily lives. This article is a clear and concise outline of what alexithymia is and how in relates to the Autistic experience. Through examining the features of alexithymia the author examining often outdated and traditional understandings of Autism such as Theory of Mind and lack of empathy. Through both academic research and lived experience the article explores alexithymia in a neurodivergent affirming way.

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