Prognosis refers to the likely future functioning of an individual who has a specific condition. In autistic disorders it can mean whether language delay influences future academic success, or whether the ability to readily acquire social communication skills bodes well for a person’s success in the work world. We look at long-term studies that have followed the same individuals over time to see what actually happened to them, rather than studies that are based on theory or opinion.

Word loss in toddlers may be early sign of autism ... more

How are families doing?
Two studies look at the siblings and mothers of children with autism. ... more

Adult Outcome
Do ASD children with higher IQs do better over time? ... more

Study finds symptoms of autism decrease with age
Do autistic symptoms change during adolescence and adulthood amongst those ... more

Can language skills predict theory of mind ability?
Study finds connection between vocabulary and improved theory of mind scores over time ... more

ASD kids – What does the future hold?
The purpose of this study is to see whether children with Asperger ... more

Autism and Asperger – The same or different?

Study #1 - Stability and change among high-functioning children with pervasive developmental disorders: A 2-year outcome study.
What is the 2-year outcome on the Autism Diagnostic Interview of a group ... more

Study #2 - Outcome in high-functioning adults with autism with and without early language delays: Implications for the differentiation between autism and Asperger syndrome.
Does early language delay differentiate the diagnosis of high functioning ... more

Study #3 - Are the factors that determine outcome in children with autism the same for children with Asperger syndrome? ...more

Study #4 - Research review shows no clear evidence that they are different. ...more

Parent Behaviour & Language
Parent behaviour can influence language development in children with ASD ...more