title: The relationship of early communication concerns to developmental delay and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Parental concerns related to communication are an oft-cited reason that children present to early intervention clinics. We examine the relationship between early communication first concerns (FCs) and symptoms of ASD.
  
  
  METHODS
  The present study included 3173 toddlers at risk for developmental delay. The Battelle Developmental Inventory, 2nd edition and the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT) were used to examine developmental quotient scores and autism symptoms.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Significant results were observed with respect to FC group and gender. A significant effect of FC-Communication group was observed with respect to developmental quotient overall and subscale scores, as well as autism symptom scores.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Those with communication disorders are a heterogeneous population and do not account for all children who will meet criteria for a diagnosis of an ASD.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. nturyg1@tigers.lsu.edu
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Turygin
authors.forename: Johnny L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Matson
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Konst
authors.forename: Lindsey
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology*; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003142:Communication; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents