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I plan to work on a topic addressing the issues regarding social and romantic relationships for individuals with autism. I want to explore the issued faced in developing social and romantic relationships. Furthermore, I want to explore the beneficial implications in facilitating relationships for those with autism.

I am considering adding to a current page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_spectrum I think it needs a section added regarding "social and romantic relationships"

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FEEDBACK This is great. You might need to focus on just one (social or romantic) to give it more depth but that decision can come at a later point. Nice work.