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Peer reviewedKasari, Connie; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1990
In an examination of the association of shared positive affect during 2 communicative contexts, it was found that 18 normal children displayed positive affect toward an adult during joint attention situations, while 18 autistic children did not. Eighteen mentally retarded children displayed high levels of positive affect during requesting as well…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attention, Autism, Communication Skills
