The Importance of Socialization for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Zvi S. Weisstuch, MD, MA Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• October 1st, 2014
• social skills, socialization
• 5746    3

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are defined by three main components/deficits. These are deficits in Communication (receptive/expressive speech and language delay), Behaviors (aka self-stimulatory behaviors or stimming) and Socialization. Communication: these individuals have difficulty with...