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In autism, many of the building blocks of interpersonal relationships,
such as communication, social cognition, and processing of emotional
signals, are impaired. In spite of these deficits, children with autis
m are able to establish relationships with their parents, siblings, an
d peers, although these relationships are frequently more limited than
those of other children. This paper reviews the literature on the soc
ial deficits and interpersonal relationships of autistic individuals,
with a focus on the possible impact of the former on the latter. We co
nclude by suggesting that more information about the effects of social
deficits on relationships in autism would expand our view of the diso
rder and would provide direction for interventions. (C) 1998 Wiley-Lis
s, Inc.