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Terzi, A., Marinis, T. and Francis, K. (2016) The interface of syntax with pragmatics and prosody in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46 (8). pp. 2692-2706. ISSN 0162-3257 doi: 10.1007/s10803-016-2811-8
Abstract/Summary
In order to study problems of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) with morphosyntax, we investigated twenty high-functioning Greek-speaking children (mean age:6;11) and twenty age- and language-matched typically developing children on environments that allow or forbid object clitics or their corresponding noun phrase. Children with ASD fell behind typically developing in comprehending and producing simple clitics and producing noun phrases in focus structures. The two groups performed similarly in comprehending and producing clitics in clitic left dislocation and in producing noun phrases in non-focus structures. We argue that children with ASD have difficulties at the interface of(morpho)syntax with pragmatics and prosody, namely, distinguishing a discourse prominent element, and considering intonation relevant for a particular interpretation that excludes clitics.
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