Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-24-2024
Journal / Book Title
Frontiers in Psychology
Abstract
Research analyzing the effects of bilingual language exposure on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased in frequency. Utilizing the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development—Third Edition, the current study analyzed the effects of bilingual language exposure and age on language development, cognitive development, and social emotional development in toddlers with ASD. Older children demonstrated higher language scores than younger children. The interaction between ASD and bilingualism did not yield statistical significance for language, cognitive, or social emotional scores; however, the interaction between age and bilingualism was found to be significant. Age may have more of an influence on language development than ASD. Children with ASD can be raised in bilingual homes without affecting long-term development.
DOI
10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1412339
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Phillips, Sarah; Yanchik, Amelia; Jung, Heather; Vietze, Peter; and Lax, Leah Esther, "Effects of bilingual language exposure on toddlers with autism spectrum disorder" (2024). Department of Psychology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 740.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/psychology-facpubs/740
Rights
© 2024 Phillips, Yanchik, Jung, Vietze and Lax. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).
Published Citation
Phillips, S., Yanchik, A., Jung, H., Vietze, P., & Lax, L. E. (2024). Effects of bilingual language exposure on toddlers with autism spectrum disorder. Frontiers in psychology, 15, 1412339. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1412339