Mostautisticpeople (though by no means all) do have the ability to talk.
Most of the time, though, autistic people speak differently than their neurotypical peers.
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What Is a Pragmatic Speech Delay?
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A pragmatic speech delay is also known as a social communication disorder.
It refers to the ability to use speech for social purposes.
Improvements in pragmatic speech skills can make a huge positive difference in others' response to autistic people.
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