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I interact with someone with autism and he is unable to put himself in someone else's shoes. is this a symptom of autism?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Autism Spectrum DO: It is classified as pervasive developmental disorder, and includes Asperger syndrome, autism, childhood disintegrative disorder & rett syndrome. It is characterized by social deficits, communication difficulties, stereotyped or repetitive behaviors or interests & sometimes cognitive delays.

Answered 2/18/2015

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