Exploring receptive and expressive language components at the age of 36 months in siblings at risk for autism spectrum disorder

ConclusionsLanguage delays are highly prevalent in HR-sibs and their representation resembles the language profile of children with ASD. Evaluation of language at the level of phonology, grammar, semantics and pragmatics will detect considerably more children experiencing delayed language than holistic approaches.
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research