Effects of Age on Communication Skill Levels and Prevalence of Maladaptive Behaviors in Autistic and Mentally Retarded Children.

Ando, Haruhiko; Yoshimura, Ikuko

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Publication Date: 1979-Mar

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Effects of Age on Communication Skill Levels and Prevalence of Maladaptive Behaviors in Autistic and Mentally Retarded Children.

Ando, Haruhiko; Yoshimura, Ikuko

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v9 n1 p83-93 Mar 1979

It was found that the autistic Ss' skills of comprehension and conversation improved significantly with age, and that speech improved somewhat as well, but that maladaptive behaviors other than hyperactivity did not change significantly with age. (Author/DLS)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Age Differences, Autism, Communication Skills, Exceptional Child Research, Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Verbal Communication, Withdrawal (Psychology)

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Identifiers - Location: Japan

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