NeuroWise: A Multi-Agent LLM "Glass-Box" System for Practicing Double-Empathy Communication with Autistic Partners

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2602.18962v1
• Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:54:43 GMT
• Title: NeuroWise: A Multi-Agent LLM "Glass-Box" System for Practicing Double-Empathy Communication with Autistic Partners
• Authors: Albert Tang, Yifan Mo, Jie Li, Yue Su, Mengyuan Zhang, Sander L. Koole, Koen Hindriks, Jiahuan Pei,
• Abstract summary: The double empathy problem frames communication difficulties between neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals as arising from mutual misunderstanding.<n>We present NeuroWise, a multi-agent LLM-based coaching system that supports neurotypical users through stress visualization, interpretation of internal experiences, and contextual guidance.
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• Abstract: The double empathy problem frames communication difficulties between neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals as arising from mutual misunderstanding, yet most interventions focus on autistic individuals. We present NeuroWise, a multi-agent LLM-based coaching system that supports neurotypical users through stress visualization, interpretation of internal experiences, and contextual guidance. In a between-subjects study (N=30), NeuroWise was rated as helpful by all participants and showed a significant condition-time effect on deficit-based attributions (p=0.02): NeuroWise users reduced deficit framing, while baseline users shifted toward blaming autistic "deficits" after difficult interactions. NeuroWise users also completed conversations more efficiently (37% fewer turns, p=0.03). These findings suggest that AI-based interpretation can support attributional change by helping users recognize communication challenges as mutual.

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