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2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

No Significant Difference between HFASD and Neurotypical Children in Comprehending Idioms

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Developmental Psychology

  • Joseph Wood
    Canisius College
  • Omnia Faek
    Canisius College

Abstract

Previously, we found severity of ASD characteristics did not significantly correlate to idiom recall, contrary to previous literature. This study compared CASL idiom scores between HFASD and neurotypical kids. One-tailed, independent samples t test showed that, though the HFASD scored lower on average, the groups did not significantly differ.

Autism Spectrum Disorders