An Investigation and Comparison of Early Communication Skills in Persian-speaking Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Communication Skills Checklist (CSC)
Cross-sectional study compares communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing peers, indicating significant delays in the ASD group.
Key Points
Children with ASD scored lower in early communication skills compared to 12-month-old TD peers, highlighting developmental delays.
No significant differences were found among age groups of ASD children; however, TD children showed improved scores with age.
The study used the communication skills checklist to evaluate skills, focusing on gesture use, eye contact, and communicative functions.
Findings emphasize the need for early screening and intervention to support children with ASD in developing communication skills.