Language and communication deficits in chromosome 16p11.2 deletion syndrome.

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This study shows that language and communication challenges are a core feature of proximal 16p11.2 deletion syndrome—even in children without autism or intellectual disability, helping families recognize the need for early, ongoing speech‑language and social‑communication support (including pragmatic language therapy) rather than waiting for or relying on an ASD diagnosis to access help.