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MIT Research study: Language Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Program

Description

The purpose of this research study is to get more information about how kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) understand certain sentences known to be difficult at various stages of language development. For example: ? sentences that involve expressions like ?seem? and ?think? ? sentences that involve expressions such as ?himself? and ?him? ? sentences that involve change of position of sentential elements such as e.g. ?Mary kissed John? vs. ?John was kissed by Mary?.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)

Languages

English

Services Provided

This study is being done for research purposes only.

Contact Information

Dr. Alexandra Perovic
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,46-3027D
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: 617-253-7626

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