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A phonological investigation of four siblings with childhood autism.

L Wolk1, J Giesen

  • 1Department of Communication Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269-1085, USA.

Journal of Communication Disorders
|November 18, 2000
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This study investigated phonological patterns in four autistic siblings. Findings reveal atypical sound changes and persistent processes, suggesting unusual, not just delayed, speech development in some autistic children.

Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) significantly impacts communication.
  • Phonological development in autistic individuals is not fully understood.
  • Studies on multiple autistic siblings are rare, limiting research scope.

Observation:

  • Phonological investigations were conducted on four siblings with autism.
  • Speech was elicited through object naming and spontaneous utterances.
  • Behavioral characteristics were documented and compared across siblings.

Findings:

  • Autistic children exhibited delayed phonological behaviors.
  • Atypical phonological patterns, rare in typical development, were observed.
  • Five patterns identified: common processes, persistent processes, unusual sound changes, chronological mismatch, and restricted contrasts.

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Implications:

  • Findings challenge the notion that autistic phonological development is solely delayed.
  • Highlights the need for tailored speech and language interventions for autistic individuals.
  • Supports earlier research on atypical phonology in a single autistic child.