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Pioneer of ‘extreme male brain’ theory of autism now says phrase unhelpful

The Guardian· Jul 5, 2026 · 3:30 PM · 3 views

Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, once a proponent of the 'extreme male brain' theory of autism, now finds the phrase misleading. He stresses the importance of understanding autistic individuals' unique cognitive empathy. A generous $34.5 million donation is set to transform autism research, focusing on health and early diagnosis, especially for autistic women facing higher cardiac risks. #AutismAwareness #HealthResearch #Empathy #AutismCommunity #ScienceNews

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