Culture of Autism Panel Discussion, Part IV

At the Autism Society's 40th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders July 25 in St. Charles, Ill., Dr. Brenda Smith-Myles moderated a panel discussion. Three self-advocates - Lars Perner, Sondra Williams, and Judy Endow - discuss the cultural aspects of autism. In this segment, they are asked the question, "It is widely accepted that individuals with autism do not have empathy. Many of us, however, disagree with this thought. Why do think that the myth of lack of empathy stil exists? And, can a culture truly exist without empathy?" (Part IV of VI)

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