Health & Fitness
Friendship and Autism
The social deficits that accompany autism often lead people to believe that individuals with ASDs - even children - do not desire friendship like their neurotypical peers. Even though these individuals have may have difficult communicating their feelings, they typically desire the same close and personal relationships that their peers experience. These differences in communication and social habits should not be equated with antisocial tendencies; in fact, individuals with ASDs have a wealth of love and insight to bring to a friendship, and should be encouraged to do so.
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