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Is the sky blue? : question-asking in autism spectrum disorder, 2018

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Identifier: cd_2018spring_netburn_amanda.pdf

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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.

The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.

Dates

  • 2018

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

65 pages (65 pages)

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

"The current study investigated the frequency, content, and development of question-asking in typically developing (TD) children and children with ASD through an online survey of 145 caregivers of children under 6 years old. Children with ASD were found to lag behind TD peers in both frequency and proportion of questions asked. Children with ASD were reported to ask more closed-ended (yes/no) questions as compared to more open-ended wh-questions. In exploring question function, differences between diagnostic groups became more profound as language level increased. However, survey responses about echolalia suggest that questions asked by children with ASD are, indeed, generative." --Abstract.

Physical Location

RG 010.02B Communication Sciences & Disorders

Physical Description

65 pages

General

Production Book Call Number: [ELECTRONIC THESIS] RJ506.A9 N48 2018

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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