Language Disorders of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Fragile X-associated Conditions
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Child and Adolescent Psychiatry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 489
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Language and communication challenges are hallmark signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fragile X syndrome (FXS). In both populations, patterns of overlap and divergence have been noted across social communication (e.g., pragmatics), syntax, vocabulary, and language development over time. Nevertheless, the heterogeneity of both conditions complicates approaches to intervention. Within-individual variations in biology, cognition, sensorimotor functioning, and environmental factors can each contribute to these patterns.
Relatedly, subclinical differences in language (e.g., pragmatics) have been noted in family members of autistic individuals and individuals with fragile X-associated conditions (e.g., the FMR1 premutation).
As with ASD and FXS, the identification of shared language patterns between these groups has helped in informing links with cognition, biological mechanisms, familiality, and age-related patterns. Evaluating language in these populations—both within and across family diagnostic groups—can help in elucidating such relationships.
This Special Issue is seeking submissions pertaining to language in ASD and fragile X-associated conditions, which may include affected individuals, family members, or other caregivers. We aim to develop our understanding of relationships between language, biology (e.g., FMR1, FMRP), cognition (e.g., intellectual disability, executive functioning), and environmental variability. Diverse methodological approaches are welcomed. The consideration of within-family patterns is encouraged. Submitted manuscripts need not include both diagnostic groups to be considered. By identifying language patterns associated with ASD, FXS, other FX-associated conditions, and family members, we can continue to improve approaches to intervention and family-related supports across the lifespan.
Dr. Nell Maltman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder
- ASD
- fragile X
- FMR1
- language
- communication
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