joshsusser , 9 months ago to actuallyautistic

#AskingAutistics There are two really important concepts that explain a lot of the #autistic experience: #DoubleEmpathyProblem and #SocialModelOfDisability. I'm always frustrated by how hard it is to explain these ideas, so I'm exploring new approaches. How about #DungeonsAndDragons?

The Double Empathy Problem is like you're D&D characters, and your CHA (charisma) is only full-strength with your own neurotype. When autistics encounter allistics, each sees the other's CHA at -4. Autistics can use the Masking skill to help on some CHA rolls.

The Social Model of Disability is like how a Halfling is fine in their home village, but in a Human town they are too short to reach all the things that have been built for people twice their height.

Am I on the right track here? What would make these better? And do folks have other explanations they have had success using?

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