Language outcomes of toddlers with autism spectrum disorders: a two year follow‐up
Paul R, Chawarska K, Cicchetti D, Volkmar F. Language outcomes of toddlers with autism spectrum disorders: a two year follow‐up. Autism Research 2008, 1: 97-107. PMID: 19360656, PMCID: PMC2946084, DOI: 10.1002/aur.12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderNonverbal IQLanguage outcomesSpectrum disorderEL outcomesDiagnosis of ASDJoint attention bidsExpressive language outcomesReceptive language scoresExpressive communication skillsNonverbal scoresLanguage scoresAutistic symptomsCognitive levelRepetitive behaviorsAge fourCommunication scoresNumber of soundsCommunication skillsSignificant predictionPlay schemesIQSecond yearStandard measuresOutcome group