Reciprocity

The back-and-forth exchange of information, questions, and responses that characterizes natural conversation. Reciprocity includes components like asking questions, responding appropriately, giving feedback, and sharing information in ways that maintain conversational flow. Children with autism often struggle with reciprocal interaction, which can make their communication seem one-sided, off-topic, or disconnected. Social skills interventions frequently target reciprocity as a core skill for building meaningful peer relationships.