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Language development in autism.

Jill Boucher1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Warwick, CV4 7AL, Coventry, UK. j.boucher@warwick.ac.uk

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|December 10, 2003
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This review summarizes behavioral and communication impairments in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It explores cognitive explanations, including

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Linguistics

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by a range of behavioral impairments.
  • Communication difficulties, particularly language impairments, are a defining feature of ASD.
  • Understanding the underlying cognitive mechanisms is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common behavioral impairments in autism spectrum disorder.
  • To detail the patterns of language ability and disability in autism.
  • To discuss potential cognitive explanations for these language patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of behavioral and communication impairments in ASD.
  • Analysis of cognitive and psychological theories explaining language patterns.

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  • Discussion of 'theory of mind' deficits and temporal processing deficits.

    • Main Results:

    • Behavioral and communication impairments are central to ASD.
    • Specific patterns of language ability and disability are observed.
    • Two primary hypotheses for language impairments are presented: 'theory of mind' deficits and temporal processing deficits.

    Conclusions:

    • Behavioral and communication deficits are key features of autism spectrum disorder.
    • Cognitive factors, such as 'theory of mind' and temporal processing, are explored as potential causes of language impairments.
    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the cognitive underpinnings of language in ASD.