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Communication Overview

Communication in ASD

Overview of Strategies

10 Common Issues

 

 

 

   

 

 

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I. Communication Overview
1. Verbal Language - Receptive
2. Verbal Language - Expressive
3. Nonverbal Language
D. References
II. Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders
III. Overview of Strategies
A. American Sign Language
B. Augmentative Communication
C. Functional Communication Training
D. Floor Time
E. Interaction Routines
F. Joint Action Routines
G. National Language Paradigm
H. Picture Exchange Communication Systems
I. Theory of Mind
J. Visual Strategies
IV. Ten Common Issues
A. Can't express wants & desires
B. Can't express feelings or emotions
C. Can't express pain
D. Lack of spontaneous communication
E. No conversation
F. Echolalia
G. No meaning in what they say
H. Intonation
I. Focus on one topic
J. No desire to engage in joint communication

 

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