A path-breaking autism researcher explores why some people lack empathy and what that absence means for the psychological understanding of evil. "Borderline personality disorder, autism, narcissism, psychosis, Asperger's: All of these syndromes have one thing in common--lack of empathy. In some cases, this absence can be dangerous, but in others it can simply mean a different way of seeing the world. In The Science of Evil Simon Baron-Cohen, an award-winning...

Ten-year-old Caitlin, who has Asperger's Syndrome, struggles to understand emotions, show empathy, and make friends at school, while at home she seeks closure by working on a project with her father.

Misnamed by her teacher, seven-year-old Just Grace prides herself on being empathetic, but when she tries to help a neighbor feel better, her good intentions backfire.

As a boy searches his backyard for the perfect pet, his mother asks him to consider where a squirrel, frog, or bird would like to live.

"This easy-to-use guide will help the busiest parents and educators teach children, tweens, and teens the ability to "walk in someone else's shoes" - skills that lasts a lifetime and helps kids become caring adults with the people skills needed for relationships and career success"--

How Are You = HAY. We all ask each other, "How are you?" But how often do we respond honestly? Everyone carries around their invisible haystack. Sometimes it has a small this or that. Sometimes it has some medium this or that. Sometimes it has lots of large this or that. And sometimes it has an enormous amount of this or that! We never know how big of an invisible haystack someone is carrying. By checking in with this simple question and being willing...

Many people come for help because they remain stuck in a destructive relationship, job or legal battle, or with painful memories of child abuse. But does it necessarily help to forgive?