Language pragmatic deficit in expressing and interpreting experiential aspects of language and environment. Problems with reading comprehension may not show up in the early grades because of good memory. Make tangential associations, which produce offbeat responses. Immature, unaware of other's reactions, does not consider consequences of behavior. Distractible and inpulsive, but this may be related ot a language deficit.
Processing speed is a problem.
Autistic symptoms drop off as language improves. Symptoms May have letter and word reversals but reading comprehension good. Difficulty with worksheets and copying problems from the blackboard or book. Unorganized and inpulsive. Social inperceptions, problems reading nonverbal cues.