Neologisms and Idiosyncratic Language in Autistic Speakers.

Volden, Joanne; Lord, Catherine

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ERIC Number: EJ432818

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Publication Date: 1991

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Neologisms and Idiosyncratic Language in Autistic Speakers.

Volden, Joanne; Lord, Catherine

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v21 n2 p109-30 Jun 1991

This study of 80 autistic (ages 6-18), mentally handicapped, and normal children found that more autistic subjects used neologisms and idiosyncratic language than age- and language-skill-matched control groups. More autistic children used words inappropriately that were neither phonologically nor conceptually related to intended English words than control children. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Autism, Child Language, Echolalia, Elementary Secondary Education, Expressive Language, Language Handicaps, Language Patterns, Language Proficiency, Language Skills, Mental Retardation, Phonology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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