A New​ Perspective on Autism Could Change Interventions

The authors of a provocative new paper maintain that many of the behaviors common to autism—including low eye contact, repetitive movements, and the verbatim repetition of words and phrases—are misinterpreted as a lack of interest in social engagement. On the contrary, they say, many people with autism express a deep longing for social connection. Series: "Autism Awareness Programs" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35251]