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We do not analyse or generate any datasets, because our work proceeds within a theoretical approach. Due to the lack of studies in the strengths-approach, the inclusion criteria increased from 5 to 10 years old studies - except theories of autism and/or linguistic theories. We searched PubMed, OVID, Web of Sciences; PsycINFO; during the period of May-Dezember 2023. We kindly appreciate the manuscript of Dr. Rachel Chen which was in press during the production of this article.
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Ferreira, G.J., Getten, J. & Pesonen, H. Strengths-Based Approaches to Autism Language and Communications Research: Where Are We?. Rev J Autism Dev Disord (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-024-00455-0
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