'Sometimes I want to play by myself': Understanding what friendship means to children with autism in mainstream primary schools Article in Autism · November 2012 (original) (raw)

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This article investigates the nature of friendship as understood by children with autism within mainstream primary school settings. Key findings highlight the challenges faced by these children in forming and maintaining friendships, alongside their desires for social connections like their peers. The research draws on interviews and quantitative measures to elucidate differences in perceived friendship qualities between children with and without autism, aiming to enhance the understanding of social dynamics for autistic children in educational environments.

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