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Predictors of language acquisition in preschool children with autism spectrum disorders
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Predictors of language acquisition in preschool children with autism spectrum disorders

Audrey Thurm, Catherine Lord, Li-Ching Lee and Craig Newschaffer
Journal of autism and developmental disorders, v 37(9), pp 1721-1734
Oct 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0300-1
PMID: 17180717
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Abstract

Autistic Disorder - diagnosis Child Language Child, Preschool Female Humans Male Prospective Studies Verbal Learning
In 118 children followed from age 2 to 5 (59 with autism, 24 with PDD-NOS and 35 with non-spectrum developmental disabilities), age 2 and age 3 scores of non-verbal ability, receptive communication, expressive communication and socialization were compared as predictors of receptive and expressive language at age 5. Non-verbal cognitive ability at age 2 was generally the strongest predictor of age 5 language, while at age 3 communication scores were a stronger predictor of age 5 language for children with autism. Early joint attention as well as vocal and motor imitation skills were more impaired in children who did not develop language by age 5 (but had relatively strong non-verbal cognitive skills) than in children who did develop language by 5.

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