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Durkin, Kevin; Conti-Ramsden, Gina; Simkin, Zoe – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
This study investigates whether the level of language ability and presence of autistic symptomatology in adolescents with a history of SLI is associated with differences in the pattern of difficulties across a number of areas of later functioning. Fifty-two adolescents with a history of SLI participated. At age 14, 26 participants had a history of…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Academic Achievement, Mental Health, Friendship
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Durkin, Kevin; Conti-Ramsden, Gina; Walker, Allan; Simkin, Zoe – British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 2009
Many uses of new media entail processing language content, yet little is known about the relationship between language ability and media use in young people. This study compares educational versus interpersonal uses of home computers in adolescents with and without a history of specific language impairment (SLI). Participants were 55 17-year-olds…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Recreational Activities