To review the main areas of current research findings regarding the core deficits in autism and the implications of these findings for the practicing clinician.
Method
Behavioural, cognitive, emotional and neurophysiological aspects are covered with an emphasis on the importance of methodology.
Results
The implication of these findings for the treatment of autism is discussed.
Conclusion
Autism can teach us how we learn about emotions and the possibility of sensitive periods of development.
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