Autism spectrum disorder and the student teacher relationship: A comparison study with peers with intellectual disability and typical development.

Highlights: [•] Student–teacher relationships (STR) were examined for children with ASD. [•] Comparison groups included intellectual disability (ID), typical development (TD). [•] Poorer STRs, overall, were reported by teachers of children with ASD. [•] Child externalizing behavior was predictive of teacher conflict. [•] Autistic mannerisms and social skills were predictive of teacher closeness. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]