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A reexamination of the social development of autistic children and adolescents from the perspective of general developmental theory potentially can yield benefits for both practice and theory. On the one hand, it may identify areas for innovation in treatment and education if one keeps an openness to fresh options. On the other hand, it can cast into relief shortcomings of theory that are subtle or overlooked if one is limited to normal social development. An informed approach to the matter calls for a critical appreciation of both the promise for the future and the pitfalls of the past.
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Cairns, R.B. (1986). Social Development. In: Schopler, E., Mesibov, G.B. (eds) Social Behavior in Autism. Current Issues in Autism. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2242-7_2
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