The loneliness of me: The assumption of social disinterest and its worrying consequences in autism

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Moseley, R. & Sui, J. (2019). The loneliness of me: The assumption of social disinterest and its worrying consequences in autism. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 42. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x18002303

Publication date: 1 Jan 2019 Added to AutiHub: 6 Jul 2026 Type: Article Article language: English
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  1. Rachel Moseley *
  2. Jie Sui

Abstract

Abstract We share Jaswal & Akhtar's concerns about the unintended repercussions of assumed social disinterest in autism. We expand consideration of these consequences with discussion of the literature and our own work on loneliness, mental ill-health, and self-representation, which is a cornerstone to social and emotional health. Further study is needed with expansive, mixed methodologies and involvement of the autistic community.

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