Multilingual Children with Autism Show Improved Cognitive Function

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Key Takeaways

  • Kids with autism who are multilingual have fewer symptoms

  • They are better able to avoid distraction, switch between tasks and remember important things

  • Juggling two languages is a brain-improving exercise, researchers said

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