04 August 2015

Autism and body language

In an article on Smithsonian.com yesterday, we learned of a new study that challenges the misconception that kids on the autism spectrum lack empathy. The article suggests that kids with autism can read emotions through body language since it is often difficult for them to look at faces and make eye contact.

Read more about it at:
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/kids-autism-can-read-emotions-body-language-180956137/

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