Developmental Language Differences in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Possible Sex Difference.

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Title: Developmental Language Differences in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Possible Sex Difference.
Authors: Xiong, Haiyi, Liu, Xiao, Yang, Feng, Yang, Ting, Chen, Jinjin, Chen, Jie, Li, Tingyu
Source: Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Mar2024, Vol. 54 Issue 3, p841-851. 11p.
Subjects: Phonological awareness, Research methodology evaluation, Language & languages, Language acquisition, Sex distribution, Word deafness, Autism in children, Descriptive statistics, Research funding, Language disorders in children
Abstract: Developmental difference is a common characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with unclear sex differences. The current study included 610 children with ASD, aged between 2 and 7 years, with completed language profiles. We used a nonparametric item response theory model called Mokken scale analysis to examine the order of acquisition of developmental language milestones in children with ASD. Our results demonstrated the developmental language differences in the expressive and receptive language dimensions in children with ASD compared with typical developmental sequences. Furthermore, The acquisition of gestures and pragmatics was more impaired in the female subgroup than in the male subgroup. The identified developmental language sequence could help provide a more comprehensive ASD developmental profile. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Developmental difference is a common characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with unclear sex differences. The current study included 610 children with ASD, aged between 2 and 7 years, with completed language profiles. We used a nonparametric item response theory model called Mokken scale analysis to examine the order of acquisition of developmental language milestones in children with ASD. Our results demonstrated the developmental language differences in the expressive and receptive language dimensions in children with ASD compared with typical developmental sequences. Furthermore, The acquisition of gestures and pragmatics was more impaired in the female subgroup than in the male subgroup. The identified developmental language sequence could help provide a more comprehensive ASD developmental profile. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:01623257
DOI:10.1007/s10803-022-05806-6