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Sign language acquisition in a mute autistic boy
The Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders
|August 1, 1976
Summary
A mute autistic boy achieved significant communication skills using American Sign Language (ASL). This led to improved social behavior and conceptual understanding, exceeding typical outcomes for non-verbal autistic children.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Linguistics
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Background:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often involves communication impairments.
- Mute autistic children typically show limited linguistic and social progress.
- Early intervention is crucial for improving outcomes in ASD.