QUESTION 1: WHAT DOES COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN AUTISM ENCOMPASS?

QUESTION 2: WHAT IS A COMMON FEATURE OF LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN AUTISM?

Early verbal language development
Exceptional skills in all language areas
Delays in speech acquisition or the absence of verbal language in some people with ASD
Ability to understand metaphors and figures of speech

Because autism does not require any type of intervention
Because early diagnosis has no impact on the development of cognitive and social skills
Because early diagnosis and early intervention are crucial to address difficulties and foster potentialities in cognitive and social development
Because autism does not affect cognitive and social development

Because people with autism do not have unique strengths or abilities
Because strengths are not relevant to cognitive and social development
Because focusing on unique strengths and capabilities allows for the development of customized support strategies that promote growth and independence
Because there is no need for personalized support in autism