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Do children who are bilingual have behaviors like autism?

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No: Being bilingual ia usually a strength. Children can learn two languages at the same time without problems. Though there is nothing protective about bewing bilingual regarding the risk or development of autism.

Answered 3/29/2015

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Kids growing up bilingual have advantages. But they can still be in the ASD spectrum. Don't let anybody tell you your child's langusge delay is because s/he is confused about what language to talk. A developmental pediatrician or psychologist can help evaluate your child.

Answered 6/10/2014

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No: There is no reason for a child learning more han one language to have autistic beahviors unless they are autistic.

Answered 6/19/2015

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