Background Children with autism, including those without intellectual disability (ASD-ID),
experience poor social and adaptive development in adolescence. Although language …

Abstract Language outcome in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is predicted
by early developmental milestones and cognitive abilities. The development and acquisition …

The language and social skill deficits associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
warrant further study. Existing research has focused on the contributions of pragmatic …

Background There is wide variation in language abilities among young children with autism
spectrum disorders (ASD), with some toddlers developing age‐appropriate language while …

Objective Pragmatics can be defined as the appropriate use of language in social
interactions. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and children with …

BACKGROUND: Two broad approaches have been used to examine linguistic skills in
Asperger syndrome (AS) and high functioning autism (HFA). One approach has aimed at …

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and structural language impairment (LI) may
be at risk of more adverse social-developmental outcomes. We examined trajectories of …

One of the primary diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is
the presence of a language delay or impairment. Children with ASD are now being identified …

This study investigated the relationship between structural language skills, and
communication skills, adaptive behavior, and emotional and behavior problems in pre …

Language abilities in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are variable and
can be challenging to ascertain with confidence. This study aimed to compare and evaluate …