Being bilingual can help children with autism


By AGENCY

Parents of children with autism need not fear teaching their children more than one language as it may actually help them function better. — AFP

For a long time, it was thought that bilingualism could be confusing for toddlers.

Yet, in a world where many children move between languages on a daily basis, the undeniable cognitive and social benefits of bilingualism are now being recognised.

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