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Is bilingualism really an advantage? What about individuals with autism?

Year 2024, Volume: 8 Issue: 3, 167 - 168, 30.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.30565/medalanya.1578345

Abstract

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is rising globally, making the identification of at-risk groups increasingly important. The proportion of bilingual families has also increased in recent years. There are very few studies examining the relationship between ASD and bilingualism. Although bilingualism is considered an advantage in terms of child development, its consequences in the presence of ASD are unclear. Therefore, there is no consensus among professionals in this field on the subject of bilingualism. Being bilingual is a factor that should not be overlooked during interventions for children with ASD. More research is needed to examine the relationship between being bilingual and ASD longitudinally.

References

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  • 2. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed. American Psychiatric Publishing. 2013. doi: 10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.
  • 3. Sanchez-Azanza VA, López-Penadés R, Buil-Legaz L, Aguilar-Mediavilla E, Adrover-Roig D. Is bilingualism losing its advantage? A bibliometric approach. PLoS One. 2017;12(4):e0176151. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176151.
  • 4. de Bruin A, Treccani B, Della Sala S. Cognitive advantage in bilingualism: an example of publication bias?. Psychol Sci. 2015;26(1):99-107. doi: 10.1177/0956797614557866.
  • 5. Hampton S, Rabagliati H, Sorace A, Fletcher-Watson S. Autism and Bilingualism: A Qualitative Interview Study of Parents' Perspectives and Experiences. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2017;60(2):435-46. doi: 10.1044/2016_JSLHR-L-15-0348.
  • 6. Garrido D, López B, Carballo G. Bilingualism and language in children with autistic spectrum disorder: a systematic review. Neurologia (Engl Ed). 2024;39(1):84-96. doi: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2023.12.007.

İki dilli olmak gerçekten bir avantaj mı? Peki ya otizmli bireyler?

Year 2024, Volume: 8 Issue: 3, 167 - 168, 30.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.30565/medalanya.1578345

Abstract

Otizm spektrum bozukluğu (OSB) tanısının yaygınlığı küresel olarak artmakta olup, riskli grupları belirlemek daha önemli hale gelmektedir. İki dile sahip ailelerin oraları da son yıllarda artmaktadır. OSB ile iki dillilik arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen çok az çalışma vardır. İki dillilik çocuk gelişimi açısından bir avantaj olarak görülse de, OSB varlığındaki sonuçları net değildir. Bu nedenle, bu alandaki profesyoneller arasında iki dillilik konusunda bir fikir birliği yoktur. İki dilli olmak, OSB'li çocuklarda müdahale sırasında göz ardı edilmemesi gereken bir faktördür. İki dilli olmak ve OSB arasındaki ilişkiyi uzunlamasına inceleyecek daha fazla araştırmaya ihtiyaç vardır.

References

  • 1. Garraffa M, Sorace A, Vender M. Figures. Schwieter JW, trans. In: Bilingualism Matters: Language Learning Across the Lifespan. Cambridge University Press. 2023:viii-viii. doi: 10.1017/9781009333375.
  • 2. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed. American Psychiatric Publishing. 2013. doi: 10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.
  • 3. Sanchez-Azanza VA, López-Penadés R, Buil-Legaz L, Aguilar-Mediavilla E, Adrover-Roig D. Is bilingualism losing its advantage? A bibliometric approach. PLoS One. 2017;12(4):e0176151. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176151.
  • 4. de Bruin A, Treccani B, Della Sala S. Cognitive advantage in bilingualism: an example of publication bias?. Psychol Sci. 2015;26(1):99-107. doi: 10.1177/0956797614557866.
  • 5. Hampton S, Rabagliati H, Sorace A, Fletcher-Watson S. Autism and Bilingualism: A Qualitative Interview Study of Parents' Perspectives and Experiences. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2017;60(2):435-46. doi: 10.1044/2016_JSLHR-L-15-0348.
  • 6. Garrido D, López B, Carballo G. Bilingualism and language in children with autistic spectrum disorder: a systematic review. Neurologia (Engl Ed). 2024;39(1):84-96. doi: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2023.12.007.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Clinical Sciences (Other)
Journal Section Editorial
Authors

Tayfun Kara 0000-0002-2156-3457

Ahmet Aslan 0000-0001-5797-1287

Publication Date December 30, 2024
Submission Date November 3, 2024
Acceptance Date November 10, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 8 Issue: 3

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Vancouver Kara T, Aslan A. Is bilingualism really an advantage? What about individuals with autism?. Acta Med. Alanya. 2024;8(3):167-8.

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