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Melogno, Sergio; Pinto, Maria Antonietta; Levi, Gabriel – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
The aim of the present article is to critically review the experimental research in the domain of metaphor and metonymy competencies in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children. After providing some basic definitions of metaphor and metonymy, we consider some major points emerging from studies on metaphorical and metonymical competencies in…
Descriptors: Autism, Figurative Language, Child Development, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Eigsti, Inge-Marie; de Marchena, Ashley B.; Schuh, Jillian M.; Kelley, Elizabeth – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
This paper reviews the complex literature on language acquisition in the autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Because of the high degree of interest in ASD in the past decade, the field has been changing rapidly, with progress in both basic science and applied clinical areas. In addition, psycholinguistically-trained researchers have increasingly…
Descriptors: Autism, Language Acquisition, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Phonology
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Park, Subin; Cho, Soo-Churl; Cho, In Hee; Kim, Boong-Nyun; Kim, Jae-Won; Shin, Min-Sup; Chung, Un-Sun; Park, Tae-Won; Son, Jung-Woo; Yoo, Hee Jeong – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
This study examined the nature of cognitive and behavioral sex differences in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and two comparison groups: a group of typically developing (TD) children and a group of unaffected siblings of ASD children. Sex differences in core autistic symptoms, co-occurring behavioral symptoms, and cognitive styles…
Descriptors: Siblings, Females, Autism, Males
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Matson, Johnny L.; Kozlowski, Alison M. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2010
Autistic regression is one of the many mysteries in the developmental course of autism and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Various definitions of this phenomenon have been used, further clouding the study of the topic. Despite this problem, some efforts at establishing prevalence have been made. The purpose of…
Descriptors: Etiology, Physical Development, Autism, Child Development
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Levy, Alissa; Perry, Adrienne – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Since Kanner's first account of children with autism, there has been extensive research into the presentation of and interventions for Autistic Disorder. However, only a small proportion of this literature has focused on the progress of individuals with autism as they move from childhood and adolescence into adulthood. This paper is a critical…
Descriptors: Autism, Adolescents, Child Development, Adolescent Development
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Twyman, Kimberly A.; Maxim, Rolanda A.; Leet, Terry L.; Ultmann, Monica H. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2009
Although early recognition of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is important, the age of children at diagnosis is variable. Forty-five participants diagnosed with ASD were divided into groups based on age at diagnosis and compared on age when parents first became concerned about various aspects of their development. Results demonstrated no…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Disability Identification, Referral