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Acommunication deficit is a defining feature of autism. Many people with autism do not speak, and those who do often fail to communicate clearly what they want or need. The inability to communicate their needs can be very frustrating, leading to withdrawal from other people and often contributing to behavior problems.
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Schopler, E. (1995). Communication. In: Schopler, E. (eds) Parent Survival Manual. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1069-1_3
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