Capturing unconventional language use over time in individuals on the autism spectrum: A preliminary study, 2021
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
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Dates
- 2021
Creator
- Arnold, Rachel M. (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis
Extent
64 pages (64 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"The language expression of children on the autism spectrum has often been described as atypical or unusual. However, little is known about how this unconventional use of language changes over time and how it may relate to adult outcomes. This qualitative study provides a longitudinal language analysis of seven unconventional language features in three individuals across the spectrum. Video recordings of participants at three time points were transcribed and coded for each linguistic feature. Mean length of utterance (MLU) and the number of different words used were reported as measures of linguistic ability. Three distinct patterns of development arose from analysis, demonstrating potential predictability of the presence of higher-order (i.e., generative yet unusual) vs. lower-order (i.e., repetitive, nonspontaneous) language in childhood on measures of adult outcome. These preliminary findings lay the foundation for future research in unconventional language and could have implications for prognosis in children on the autism spectrum." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.02B Communication Sciences & Disorders
Physical Description
64 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
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