The prevalence of autistic spectrum disorders in adolescents with a history of specific language impairment (SLI)

Gina Conti‐Ramsden, Zoë Simkin, Nicola Botting

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry · 2006 · 175 citations · 24 references

Abstract

Young people with SLI have an increased risk of autism. The magnitude of this risk is considerable. In addition, a larger proportion (a quarter of individuals) present with a number of behaviours consistent with autism spectrum disorders.

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