Title: Continuity and change in the social competence of children with autism, Down syndrome, and developmental delays
First published: 1999
Description: "The aims of this longitudinal study were: (1) to assess the continuity and change in diagnosis, intelligence, and language skills in children with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental delays, (2) to specify the deficits in social competence and language skills in these children, and (3) to identify precursors in the preschool period of gains in language skills and of peer engagement in the mid-school years."--From abstract.
Subjects: Case studies, Autistic children, Longitudinal studies, Developmentally disabled children, Down syndrome, Child development, Children with mental disabilities, Social skills, Developmental disabilities, Social skills in children, Education, Autistic Disorder, Child
Places: United States