An Overview of Communication Problems in Children with ASD

• By: The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
• April 1st, 2019
• communication, language, research, speech, spring 2019 issue
• 6220    2

What is autism spectrum disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. The term “spectrum” refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment that people with ASD can...