Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Do we speak the same language?

Olga Bogdashina

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2004, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-267-0, BIC 2: JMR JMC MMZL

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Introduction. Part 1: Definitions, theories and hypotheses. 1. Communication. Language. Speech. 2. Language acquisition: The theories. 3. From sensations to concepts: Via different routes. 4. Cognitive styles and functions in autism. 5. Autistic culture? 6. What language are they speaking? Part 2: Language characteristics, learning styles and development in autism. 7. Language learning styles. 8. Speech and language development in non-autistic and autistic children. 9. Impairments of social communication and language peculiarities specific to autism. 10. Fluent speakers. So what's the problem? Part 3: Key strategies to enhance communication in autism. 11. Communication/language assessment strategies. Communication profile. 12. Communication environment and interaction styles. 13. Selecting communication systems. 14. Teaching communication. Conclusion. Glossary. References. Subject index. Author index.

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• Olga Bogdashina

Subject areas

• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

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• Key Titles for Speech and Language Therapists

Keywords

• Asperger syndrome,
• autism,
• children,
• communication,
• inclusive classroom,
• psychiatry,
• psychology,
• special education,
• speech and language pathology,
• speech and language therapy

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