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ABSTRACT— In the present response to Gernsbacher, Stevenson, Khandakar, and Goldsmith (2008), we support the positivistic and strength‐based perspective taken by the authors in understanding the abilities and skills of persons with autism. However, we argue that a more tempered approach—one that encompasses a developmental perspective, as well as a more comprehensive review of both the supporting and the contradictory empirical evidence—is warranted in advancing their conclusions.