Autism August 2018 PMID 28683569

Perspective-taking is two-sided: Misunderstandings between people with Asperger's syndrome and their family members.

Brett Heasman, Alex Gillespie

Mentions

49
Peak: 3 in Jun 2019
across 6 sources since Jan 2019

Extended reach

524,549
potential audience

Total likes

14,053

Video views

394,149

Mentions per month

Jan 2019 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter25 posts
  • Facebook10 posts
  • Blogs6 articles
  • Bluesky3 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The digital discussions reflect a keen interest in the nuances of social perception and empathy concerning Asperger's, with many referencing the core findings of the article and emphasizing the significance of mutual understanding in family dynamics. Words like 'empirical,' 'miscommunication,' and phrases such as 'highlighted breakdowns' reveal a thoughtful engagement with the research's implications for social relationships and awareness.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of understanding perspectives on both sides, supporting the article's emphasis on two-way misunderstandings.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show strong curiosity about the research findings, referencing specific studies and implications for autism and Asperger's.

EngagementHigh engagement

Debates include detailed references to empirical work and personal insights, indicating deep involvement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions raise awareness about social misunderstandings and advocate for better understanding, though mostly in academic or social circles.

Abstract in brief

  • Misunderstandings between individuals with Aspergers and their family members are social issues involving both sides, but research often focuses more on the individual with Aspergers rather than the relationship dynamics.
  • The study used a two-sided approach, asking both parties about their own and each other's perspectives on various topics, revealing that people with Aspergers can predict their family members' perceptions better than expected, while family members tend to overestimate the egocentric view of those with Aspergers.
  • The research highlights that understanding both perspectives is important, as it can help improve social understanding and relationships in families affected by Aspergers, showing that a two-sided methodology is useful for this purpose.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
@AutSciPerson@mstdn.social
@AutSciPerson · X

@FictionConnect @StanfordMed @zakijam No. You're completely wrong and doing that will lead to many many autistic people getting misdiagnosed, as is already happening. Autism has nothing to do with an "extreme male brain." And empathy by neurotypicals towards autistic people is sorely lacking. https://t.co/lF64pXVv8m

Jun 16, 2019 · 21 likes · 2 shares · 46,952 followers View post →
Dimitris Bolis
@dimitrisbolis · X

Perspective-taking is two-sided: misunderstandings between people with Asperger‟s syndrome and their family members https://t.co/HDwrCNc5Wm

Dec 7, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 3,145 followers View post →
Dr Gemma L. Williams
@DjzemaLouiz · X

@andiached @milton_damian This was one of the first empirical studies that really highlighted the breakdowns in perspective taking that can occur, by @Brett_Heasman : https://t.co/9YPxvtArR1

Sep 8, 2020 · 5 likes · 1,854 followers View post →
Noah Sasson
@Noahsasson · X

@fusaroli @KristenBott @SueReviews @dimitrisbolis @LauraMayCrane @DrLaurenBishop Also check out work by @Brett_Heasman for empirical work on double empathy https://t.co/DQYUr3QbyM

Jan 31, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 3,593 followers View post →
Sui.Generis
@SG3neris · X

Perspective-taking is two-sided: Misunderstandings between people with Asperger’s syndrome and their family members - Brett Heasman, Alex Gillespie, 2018 https://t.co/k5v3jPYolg

Mar 29, 2021 · 1 like · 1,787 followers View post →
joe ramos
@wx4jedi · X

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Feb 22, 2025 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →

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Matthew ✝
@childofnewlight · X

Narcissism and autism may seem similar, causing misunderstandings. Most autistics aren't narcissistic and are empathetic, but struggle to recognize or express it. https://t.co/uspHKinXad

Jun 29, 2025 · 244 followers View post →
Lee Stevenson
@bashuser · X

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Jun 23, 2025 · 1,703 followers View post →
INDIGOknight124
@INDIGOknight124 · X

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Apr 13, 2025 · 778 followers View post →
dr-glucksman.bsky.social
@dr-glucksman.bsky.social · Bluesky

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joe ramos
@wx4jedi · X

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Feb 22, 2025 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
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@MSurvival9054 · X

Wait 50-85% of autistic people have adhd? I wonder what percentage of people with adhd have autism. https://t.co/JwLj4ScGwA

Dec 12, 2024 · 38 followers View post →
Adam David Conn
@adamBREADconn · X

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Dec 9, 2024 · 662 followers View post →
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@irishfino.bsky.social · Bluesky

your daily or whenever i feel like it informational video on autistic traits youtu.be/dXV0PC4cL40

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Fates Rival
@fatesrival.bsky.social · Bluesky

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Kenta Yamamoto
@yamameishi1123 · X

メモ>ASD者が家族に対して何を考えているか理解することが難しいのと同様に家族もASD者が何を考えているのか理解することが難しいよという研究。 Heasman&Gillespie (2018). Perspective-taking is two-sided: Misunderstandings between people with Asperger’s syndrome and their family members

Aug 4, 2024 · 148 followers View post →
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@gokainonaka · X

RT @AutSciPerson: @FictionConnect @StanfordMed @zakijam No. You're completely wrong and doing that will lead to many many autistic people g…

Apr 11, 2022 · 2 shares · 121 followers View post →
Lee BLM!
@CherryShyGuy · X

https://t.co/L7H2LUzuqy another good article although kinda sad for us

Jan 13, 2022 · 814 followers View post →
Sui.Generis
@SG3neris · X

@earthinspace Miscommunication and misunderstanding is a very common occurrence as we all learn to communicate in a way that we have observed others doing and learned from experience. So that’s why I communicate certain things ahead of time knowing from experience. https://t.co/k5v3jPYolg

Mar 30, 2021 · 1,787 followers View post →
Sui.Generis
@SG3neris · X

Perspective-taking is two-sided: Misunderstandings between people with Asperger’s syndrome and their family members - Brett Heasman, Alex Gillespie, 2018 https://t.co/k5v3jPYolg

Mar 29, 2021 · 1 like · 1,787 followers View post →
Dr Gemma L. Williams
@DjzemaLouiz · X

@andiached @milton_damian This was one of the first empirical studies that really highlighted the breakdowns in perspective taking that can occur, by @Brett_Heasman : https://t.co/9YPxvtArR1

Sep 8, 2020 · 5 likes · 1,854 followers View post →
Liuba Papeo
@ljuba_pi · X

RT @Noahsasson: @fusaroli @KristenBott @SueReviews @dimitrisbolis @LauraMayCrane @DrLaurenBishop Also check out work by @Brett_Heasman for…

Jan 31, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,771 followers View post →
Riccardo Fusaroli
@fusaroli · X

RT @Noahsasson: @fusaroli @KristenBott @SueReviews @dimitrisbolis @LauraMayCrane @DrLaurenBishop Also check out work by @Brett_Heasman for…

Jan 31, 2020 · 2 shares · 4,193 followers View post →
Noah Sasson
@Noahsasson · X

@fusaroli @KristenBott @SueReviews @dimitrisbolis @LauraMayCrane @DrLaurenBishop Also check out work by @Brett_Heasman for empirical work on double empathy https://t.co/DQYUr3QbyM

Jan 31, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 3,593 followers View post →
Prof. Asli Ozyurek @ozyurek_a
@ozyurek_a · X

RT @dimitrisbolis: Perspective-taking is two-sided: misunderstandings between people with Asperger‟s syndrome and their family members http…

Dec 8, 2019 · 1 share · 5,882 followers View post →
Dimitris Bolis
@dimitrisbolis · X

Perspective-taking is two-sided: misunderstandings between people with Asperger‟s syndrome and their family members https://t.co/HDwrCNc5Wm

Dec 7, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 3,145 followers View post →
#Autism
@Autism_Journal · X

Perspective-taking is two-sided: Misunderstandings between people with Asperger's syndrome and their family members. https://t.co/fsVCmVWJMQ #PubMed #Autism

Oct 30, 2019 · 388 followers View post →
Dr Dawn Cavanagh
@Dawn26467771 · X

Perspective-taking is two-sided: Misunderstandings between people with Asperger’s syndrome and their family members https://t.co/7tutp7vROf

Jun 21, 2019 · 1,981 followers View post →
Alex
@alex_hagle · X

RT @AspieHuman: @FictionConnect @StanfordMed @zakijam No. You're completely wrong and doing that will lead to many many autistic people get…

Jun 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 225 followers View post →
@AutSciPerson@mstdn.social
@AutSciPerson · X

@FictionConnect @StanfordMed @zakijam No. You're completely wrong and doing that will lead to many many autistic people getting misdiagnosed, as is already happening. Autism has nothing to do with an "extreme male brain." And empathy by neurotypicals towards autistic people is sorely lacking. https://t.co/lF64pXVv8m

Jun 16, 2019 · 21 likes · 2 shares · 46,952 followers View post →
Susan T
@Suz_Todd · X

RT @AspieHuman: @KatharineBeals @karalianne @Indiana_FFCMH @thinkingautism @epballou Check out #DoubleEmpathy Simply because we're not play…

May 3, 2019 · 7 shares · 2,074 followers View post →
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@ZebraW2015 · X

RT @AspieHuman: @KatharineBeals @karalianne @Indiana_FFCMH @thinkingautism @epballou Check out #DoubleEmpathy Simply because we're not play…

May 3, 2019 · 7 shares · 2,075 followers View post →
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@Chanisa_Phutane · X

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Jan 27, 2019 · 42 followers View post →
@AutSciPerson@mstdn.social
@AutSciPerson · X

@EbThen I really appreciate this research article double empathy: https://t.co/dIuQXyuSIS https://t.co/lF64pXVv8m

Jan 18, 2019 · 46,952 followers View post →