A New Perspective on Autism Could Change Interventions

Published: Sept. 27, 2019, 9 p.m.

b'The authors of a provocative new paper maintain that many of the behaviors common to autism\\u2014including low eye contact, repetitive movements, and the verbatim repetition of words and phrases\\u2014are 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]'