Autistic people superior in multiple areas: Scientists must stop emphasizing autistics' shortcomings, expert urges

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 22:30 in Psychology & Sociology

We must stop considering the different brain structure of autistic individuals to be a deficiency, as research reveals that many autistics -- not just "savants" -- have qualities and abilities that may exceed those of people who do not have the condition, according to a provocative new article.

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