Journal article
Early Language and Communication Development of Infants Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Abstract
It is well recognized that delayed "first words" is among the most common presenting symptoms of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). However, data on earlier language and communication development in children with ASD are limited to retrospective reports from parents and from home videos. In this study, we prospectively collected parent report data on early communication and language development in 97 infant siblings of children with ASD and 49 …
Authors
MITCHELL S; BRIAN J; ZWAIGENBAUM L; ROBERTS W; SZATMARI P; SMITH I; BRYSON S
Journal
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. s69–s78
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
April 2006
DOI
10.1097/00004703-200604002-00004
ISSN
0196-206X