Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ285474
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Jun
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Language Patterns of Parents of Young Autistic and Normal Children.
Wolchik, Sharlene A.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v13 n2 p167-80 Jun 1983
Comparison of language patterns of parents of 10 autistic and 10 normal young children indicated few significant differences other than that the parents of autistic Ss used more nonlanguage oriented language and spoke more often. Mothers' and fathers' language patterns differed in several ways, including that mothers took more active roles. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Autism, Language Acquisition, Language Patterns, Parent Influence, Parent Role, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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