The curious incident of the misdiagnosed emotional blindness

· Emotional blindness not a symptom of autism · Research will have implications on the diagnostic practices and treatment of individuals with autism.Inability to recognise and interpret emotional states in other people, so-called emotional blindness, which is commonly identified as a symptom of autism, is actually caused by a co-occurring condition called alexithymia, according to a new study. The research, co-authored by Dr Richard Cook from City University London’s Department of Psychology, could have significant implications for the diagnosis of autistic spectrum conditions (ASCs),