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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
ISSN: 1394-195X
Vol. 25, No. 4, 2018, pp. 142-145
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Bioline Code: mj18055
Full paper language: English
Document type: Short Communication
Document available free of charge
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 25, No. 4, 2018, pp. 142-145
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Bifurcation Theory Approach to Neuro-Developmental Language Impairment in Autistic Children
Hashemi Kamangar, Somayeh Sadat; Bakouie, Fatemeh & Gharibzadeh, Shahriar
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is defined by a spectrum of deficits in social
interactions and limited or stereotyped patterns of behaviours. Consequently, language as the
result and the tool of communication is impaired in individuals affected by ASD. Thus, a better
knowledge of language impairment leads to a better solution of the communicating problems.
“Dynamical systems theory” could help us understand the development of language and the related
impairments. Based on this theory, language development can be considered as a dynamical
system with the trajectory of variation. In the present study, we hypothesised that a kind of
bifurcation happens in language development trajectory of autistic children when they reach a
higher level of language like pragmatics.
Keywords
dynamical system theory; language impairment; autism
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