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Ratto, Allison B.; Reimann, Gabrielle; Nadwodny, Nicole – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Previous findings show executive functioning advantages associated with dual language learning (DLL) among neurotypical individuals, yet few studies have investigated these effects in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The present study investigated effects of DLL and socioeconomic status (SES) on parent-reported executive functioning,…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Executive Function, Second Language Learning, Socioeconomic Status
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Iarocci, Grace; Hutchison, Sarah M.; O'Toole, Gillian – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Parents and professionals are concerned that second language exposure may delay communication in children with ASD. In this study 174 youth (6-16 years) with and without ASD, exposed to a second language, were compared on executive function (EF) and functional communication (FC) with their peers without exposure. There were no significant…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Adolescents