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Image of rabbit head coming out of hole. Text: Monotropism. It may feel like mono- tropic people are either, monologuing or jumping between unrelated topics. However, monotropic people are more likely to have deep tunneling thoughts. Getting to know Autistic people; being with them and showing curiosity in their interests is a way of understanding and connecting in a deeper more meaningful way. Another person may not be able to understand all the links and connections during a conversation. It might seem a bit weird and unrelated! It likely adds to a double empathy problem. Murray, D., Lesser, M., & Lawson, W. (2005). Attention, monotropism and the diagnostic criteria for autism. Autism, 9(2), 139-156 Milton, D., (2012) On the ontological status of autism: the 'double empathy problem', Disability & Society

Monotropism Rabbit Holes and Tunnels

Name: Monotropism Rabbit Holes and Tunnels
SKU: 2894
Price: 2.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Suggested: £2.00 (pay what you can)

Monotropic conversations may seem to jump topics, but deep tunnelling thoughts connect them; curiosity about interests builds understanding.

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Category: Monotropism

Tags: Autism, Monotropism

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I made this graphic to explain why a monotropic conversation can seem to jump between topics or turn into a monologue, when it is really following deep tunnelling thoughts. Two little rabbits peep out of their burrows beside the text. It also gently suggests that being curious about someone's interests is a good way to connect with them, and it mentions the double empathy problem. It would suit a family fridge, a classroom wall or a training slide.

No watermark on your download. The small Autistic Realms watermark is only on the shop picture. The file you download is clean, with no watermark.

Instant download after checkout. Made in Canva unless stated. Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: please credit Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms), share it unadapted and for non-commercial use only. Full terms are in my Terms and Conditions of Use.