The ability to function in social situations. Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder demonstrate some delays, deficits, or atypical characteristics in the frequency, type, and quality of social interactions and social relationships with other individuals. Research suggests that differences in social development characterize children with autism spectrum disorder from the earliest months, and that delays, deficits, or atypical characteristics in this domain may be a "core feature" of autism spectrum disorder.

http://cbmi.med.harvard.edu/asdphenotype#Class_153

The ability to function in social situations. Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder demonstrate some delays, deficits, or atypical characteristics in the frequency, type, and quality of social interactions and social relationships with other individuals. Research suggests that differences in social development characterize children with autism spectrum disorder from the earliest months, and that delays, deficits, or atypical characteristics in this domain may be a "core feature" of autism spectrum disorder.

Social Competence

asd:Class_153

Social Competence

http://cbmi.med.harvard.edu/asdphenotype#Class_301