What's the Difference Between Autism and Speech Delay?
Autism vs Speech Delay & Key Differences Explained | Apex
What's the Difference Between Autism and Speech Delay?
While both autism and speech delay can affect a child's ability to communicate, they are distinct conditions with different causes and characteristics.
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a child interacts with others, processes sensory information, and communicates. Children with autism often struggle with social skills, behavior regulation, and communication. They may have difficulty understanding social cues, forming relationships, or using language appropriately. Autism affects more than just speech; it impacts multiple aspects of development.
Speech Delay
A speech delay refers to a delay in the development of speech and language skills, but it does not necessarily indicate other developmental concerns. Children with speech delays may have difficulty pronouncing words, forming sentences, or using language correctly, but their social and behavioral development may be typical. Speech delays can be caused by various factors, such as hearing loss, developmental disorders, or environmental influences.
Key Differences
- Autism involves challenges in communication, social interaction, and behavior, while speech delay primarily affects language development.
- Children with autism often struggle with non-verbal communication, while those with speech delays may only have difficulty with speech.
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SOURCE:
https://www.cdc.gov/autism/index.html
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/autism/what-is-autism-spectrum-disorder
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/autism
https://www.reddit.com/r/Autism_Parenting/comments/1eokp8r/asd_vs_speech_delay/
https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/speech-delay-vs-autism/?srsltid=AfmBOoqaKRpzzMWJWcEPNvQ2YqK2_3xDkLwvs1gUd4vduN_c6-13e74S
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