Originally Posted by DeeDee
I believe that kids are born with different levels of desire to get along with others (some with much, some with little, some with none). That my DS has autism surely shapes this belief: some kids are more wired for social skills, some less. Different kids, different parenting strategies.

DeeDee

Yes, I will certainly agree that kids on the spectrum may need different types of instruction. I do not think making a two year old on the spectrum apologize is any more productive than forcing a two year old who isn't though.