ERIC Number: EJ742632
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Publication Date: 2004
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Linguistic and Cognitive Functioning and Autism Symptoms in Young Children with Fragile X Syndrome
Philofsky, Amy; Hepburn, Susan L.; Hayes, Athena; Hagerman, Randi; Rogers, Sally J.
American Journal on Mental Retardation, v109 n3 p208-218 2004
Linguistic and cognitive profiles were examined in 18 children with autism and 18 children with fragile X syndrome (mean ages = 34 months). State-of-the-art diagnostic procedures for autism symptom identification were administered. Eight children with fragile X met criteria for autism. Comparison of linguistic and cognitive profiles (autism, fragile X without autism, fragile X with autism) revealed that children with fragile X (with autism) were more impaired in nonverbal cognition and expressive language. Receptive language was a relative strength for children with fragile X (without autism). There were no differences in receptive language in children with autism, regardless of fragile X status. Low receptive language may be a marker for autism symptoms in young children with fragile X.
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Autism, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Young Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Expressive Language, Receptive Language, Profiles, Cognitive Measurement, Nonverbal Communication, Evaluation Criteria
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Language: English
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