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Peer reviewedShea, Victoria; Mesibov, Gary B. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1985
Similarities between severe learning disabilities and higher-level autism are seen to include uneven profiles, language difficulties, social and interpersonal deficits, and cognitive disorganization. Among differences are relatedness and play interests. Benefits of viewing the two conditions as overlapping on a continuum are noted. (CL)
Descriptors: Autism, Learning Disabilities, Psychological Characteristics, Student Characteristics
