Communication issues in autism and Asperger syndrome do we speak the same language? / Olga Bogdashina.

Contents Communication: language, speech -- Language acquisition: the theories - The role of nonlinguistic factors in language and communication development -- From sensations to concepts: via different routes - Qualitative differences in experiencing sensations/receiving information -- Perceptual styles -- Cognitive styles -- What language are they speaking? -- Language learning styles -- Speech and language development in non-autistic and autistic children -- Impairments of social communication and language peculiarities specific to autism -- Fluent speakers: so what's the problem? -- Communication/language assessment strategies: communication profile -- Communication environment and interaction styles -- Selecting communication systems -- Teaching communication.
Abstract In this updated edition, Olga Bogdashina provides a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism. She explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children. She also stresses the importance of identifying each individual's nonverbal language - which can be visual, tactile, kinaesthetic, auditory, olfactory or gustatory - to establish verbal communication. Reflecting recent research and changes in terminology, the book explains why some approaches may work for some autistic children but not for others, and the 'What They Say' sections allow the reader to see through the eyes of autistic individuals and understand their language differences first-hand. 'What We Can Do to Help' sections throughout the book give practical recommendations for helping autistic individuals use their natural mechanisms to learn and develop social and communicative skills. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and intervention issues with recommendations for selecting appropriate methods and techniques to enhance communication, based on the specific mode of communication a person uses.
General notePrevious edition: 2005.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 351-388) and indexes.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
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LCCN 2023549125
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