Bringing Attention to Self
Video Summary
Dr. Kolevzon describes the ways in which typically developing children will attempt to draw attention to themselves and share their achievements and experiences with others. Children on the autism spectrum often lack this desire to gain attention or share their world with others. Rather, they are often described as seeming to be in "their own world," apart from or unaware of others.
"By bringing attention to themselves...children figure out appropriate ways of engaging others."
— Alexander Kolevzon, MD