Language and Communication

Joint Attention

Basic Characteristics

Those with ASD display a range in language and communication capabilities. Some children with ASD are mute their whole lives, others babble or speak early in life but stop speaking later on, and there are some who display few language deficits (Asperger's Syndrome). Those who are mute sometimes learn to use other communication systems, such as pictures or sign language.

Children with ASD that are only mildly affected by language deficits might still have difficulty holding a conversation despite their large vocabulary.

Concepts affecting Social Communication

Joint Attention

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