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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-04-2008 | Original Paper

Differentiating Autism and Asperger Syndrome on the Basis of Language Delay or Impairment

Auteurs: Terry Bennett, Peter Szatmari, Susan Bryson, Joanne Volden, Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, Liezanne Vaccarella, Eric Duku, Michael Boyle

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 4/2008

Abstract

Asperger syndrome (AS) is differentiated from high-functioning autism (HFA) largely on a history of “language delay.” This study examined “specific language impairment” as a predictor of outcome. Language skills of 19 children with AS and 45 with HFA were assessed at 4–6 years of age (Time 1) and 2 years later (Time 2). Children’s symptoms and functional outcome scores were assessed every 2 years (Times 3, 4, and 5) until ages 15–17 years old. Regression analysis revealed that specific language impairment at time 2 more often accounted for the greatest variation in outcome scores in adolescence than the standard diagnosis of AS versus HFA based on history of language delay. Diagnostic implications are discussed.

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Titel: Differentiating Autism and Asperger Syndrome on the Basis of Language Delay or Impairment
Auteurs: Terry Bennett
Peter Szatmari
Susan Bryson
Joanne Volden
Lonnie Zwaigenbaum
Liezanne Vaccarella
Eric Duku
Michael Boyle
Publicatiedatum: 01-04-2008
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 4/2008
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-007-0428-7

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