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'Um' and 'Uh' Usage Patterns in Children with Autism: Associations with Measures of Structural and Pragmatic Language Ability
- Source :
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. August, 2023, Vol. 53 Issue 8, p2986, 12 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Pragmatic language difficulties, including unusual filler usage, are common among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study investigated 'um' and 'uh' usage in children with ASD and typically developing (TD) controls. We analyzed transcribed Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) sessions for 182 children (117 ASD, 65 TD), aged 4 to 15. Although the groups did not differ in 'uh' usage, the ASD group used fewer 'ums' than the TD group. This held true after controlling for age, sex, and IQ. Within ASD, social affect and pragmatic language scores did not predict filler usage; however, structural language scores predicted 'um' usage. Lower 'um' rates among children with ASD may reflect problems with planning or production rather than pragmatic language.<br />Author(s): Grace O. Lawley [sup.1] , Steven Bedrick [sup.2] , Heather MacFarlane [sup.3] , Jill K. Dolata [sup.4] , Alexandra C. Salem [sup.3] , Eric Fombonne [sup.3] [sup.4] Author Affiliations: [...]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01623257
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.755413882
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05565-4