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Spencer, Vicky G.; Simpson, Cynthia G.; Day, Mindy; Buster, Elizabeth – TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, 2008
Having a special or highly focused area of interest is a characteristic that is commonly found in many children with autism. These interests include a wide range of fascinations and can be highly motivating for students with autism. Although recognized as an inherent characteristic of autism, special interests and their role in motivating children…
Descriptors: Autism, Interests, Interpersonal Competence, Social Development

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