Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) affect people of every socioeconomic background, ethnic group and race. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 68 children receive an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis; furthermore, males are five times more likely to have an ASD than females are. Some children with autism find it difficult to communicate; nonetheless, caregivers can help these children find their voices.
Autism Spectrum Disorders Can Affect a Child’s Ability to Communicate
Frequently, autistic children seem to be in their own private world: This affects their ability to successfully interact and communicate with those around them. Needless to say, this inability can make it difficult for them
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Caregivers Need to Recognize the Communication Cues from Their Autistic Patients
Caregivers must decipher the way their autistic patients communicate. If they do not use speech or sound, caregivers should attempt communicating with these patients using gestures as opposed to verbal communication.
Common communication techniques
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• Repeating words that others say (echolalia).
Echolalia
Initially, when an autistic child begins repeating what others say, he or she is just repeating words and not necessarily trying to communicate; nonetheless, this is a good sign because it indicates that the child is moving forward and his or her communication skills are developing.
As time passes, the child will begin using these repeated words and phrases as a means to communicate. An autistic child may memorize the words someone else used when he or she was asked a question. Consider the child being asked if he or she would like a drink: It is not uncommon for a child with autism to request a drink by repeating a question previously asked of him or her that led to the child receiving a drink (i.e., Would you like a drink?).
Furthermore, an adult or child who has an autism spectrum disorder may use phrases from his or her favorite television program as a means to ask a question. The caregiver can sit with the patient and watch the program in an attempt to understand what the patient is trying to communicate when he or she uses these phrases.
Ways Caregivers Can Support Their Patients’ Communication Development
1. Encourage
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has two main core criteria, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fifth edition (DSM-5). The first of the two criteria is ‘Persistent Deficits in Social Communication and Interaction across Multiple Contexts’ under which there are three categories. The first being deficits in social emotional reciprocity which may include atypical social approach and failure of the back and forth exchange of normal conversation. In addition, there may be a failure to respond or initiate social interaction as well as reduced emotions, interest or effect sharing. In the scenario ‘Ben loves Trains’ it is indicated that Ben is content to play alone for hours, he doesn’t interact with his sister in
For example, our text describes two symptoms of ASD; 1. social communications and interactions 2. and limited patterns of repetitive behavior, interests, and or activities. This was all evident in the “Neurotypical” documentary. For example, Nicholas was unable to interact with girls or form relationships he believes he has nothing in common with them. Wolf suggested that autistic children are good at mimicking others and that nonverbal cues are important to watch out for. Violet, on the other hand, has a habit of repeating behaviors; she will repeat anything her parents say. In the text it also says severity of language problems vary child to child. In Violets case she does not fall under the mute category but instead she is able to speak in a few words, cry, and even laugh. Our text introduces the term for repetitive speech, echolalia. Violet tends to repeat a word or words her parents say either right away when she hears it or later
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder that affects a person’s social interaction and communication. This disorder is mainly characterized by having difficulty with social interaction, communication, and having restricted behaviors. Difficulty with social interaction means someone will struggle to communicate their feelings/emotions, understand how others feel or think, develop peer relationships, and understand nonverbal behaviors (eye gaze, facial expressions, etc). Difficulty with communication will vary among the individual. Some individuals will develop expressive language, while others will not. The speech of those that do develop expressive language will often be repetitive, rote, and lack meaning. They may struggle with turn taking in conversation and topic maintenance. Those individuals who do not develop expressive language typically do not use other modalities to communicate, like pointing or gestures. The last characteristic of the autistic spectrum disorder is having repetitive behaviors or activities. Typically children on the spectrum will play with their toys in an unusual manner, or may prefer only one toy, movie, or activity. Changes in daily schedule are hard for children on the spectrum to adapt to; usually these children like the same daily schedule. Bass, Duchowny, and Llabre (2009) state, “It is possible that animal-assisted activities provide a multisensory environment that will prove beneficial to children with profound social and communication deficits.”
One of the most characteristic features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is its prominent higher prevalence among the male gender in comparison with the female gender. Although rates of ASD are consistent across cultures, these rates vary significantly by gender. It is the male gender that seems to be more affected by ASD with an average male-to-female ratio of 4.2:1, affecting 1 in 70 males and only 1 in 315 females (Fombonne, 2009). Although a well-known fact, the causes for such a great difference among sex ratios still remains unexplained, there are several hypotheses and studies trying to explain the reason for this inequality. In this paper I will outline some of the different attempts to explain the differences between the sex ratios. Among these attempts we can find diverse hypotheses that vary from the role of the sex hormones and genetic vulnerability to the biases of medical professionals during the diagnostic process (Goldman, 2013).
Some people don't wan't to be the friends with the autistic people , because of their difficulty with language. According to the article "Autism" from the "New Book Of Knowledge " the author states that , "Difficulties with language include delays speaking in sentences and confusion of pronouns , such as : "me" and "I". Children with Autism may make their own words over and over again. " Another quote is from the article "Autism" where author states that , "People with Autism share problems with language and social skills, but it is important to remember, that every person with Autism is unique. " This quote means that Ted, and other autistic people have difficulty communicating with other people. My brother proved it , when he had a hard time communicating with others through the phone. Another problem is that he had an annoying phrase "Hrmm" , which he told to members of our family when he got confused , angry , or disappointed. Yet another idea from the article "Autism" is that, "Children with Autism have symptoms that can be grouped into categories , such as : problems with language and communication." This shows me that my b...
The earliest signs may appear in the first months of life. Autistic infants often shrink from touch. Instead of cuddling when picked up, they may go limp or stiffen, and they do not cling to parents who return after an absence (de Benedetti, 1993). Normally, infants will smile at the sound of their mother’s voice when they are two or three months of age. Later, in the first year, they begin to reach with their hands, carry on wordless “conversations” and eventually progress to syllables like “ma” and “pa.” Before the end of the first year they are pointing out objects to others attention and looking sad when someone else looks sad or anxious. Many autistic children never reach these stages or pass through them at a later age (Loesche, 1990).
... can be difficult for a child with autism to initiate conversation on her own, by following your child’s lead and responding to what she does, you are encouraging further interaction. You can also help by encouraging friendships between your child with ASD and other children”
As the prevalence of Autism continues to grow rapidly, it is proven fact that Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the United States. “On March 27, 2014, this surveillance study identified one in sixty-eight children (one in forty-two boys and one in one-hundred eighty-nine girls) as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).” (DSM-IV, 2000). Eight-hundred thousand people younger than eighteen years are on record as having Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States. Most children display abnormalities within the first year of life; although most are diagnosed with Autism between the ages of two and three. Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have Autism. However, females with the disorder are more feasible to exhibit serious mental retardation. There are “approximately seventy-five percent of children with Autism are mentally handicapped; meaning their IQ ranges from thirty-five to fifty. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV, 2000) research suggests that only a small percentage of individuals with Autistic Disorder go on as adults to live and work independently.” ( DSM-IV, 2000)
Luiselli, James K. "Verbal Language and Communication." Teaching and Behavior Support for Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Practitioner's Guide. New York: Oxford UP, 2011. Print.
Autism is a form of neurodevelopment disorder in the autism spectrum disorders. It is characterized by impaired development in social interactions and communication, both verbal and non-verbal. There is an observed lack of spontaneous acts of communication; both receptive and expressed, as well as speech impairments. A person diagnosed with Autism will also show a limited range of activities and interests, as well as forming and maintain peer relationships. The individuals will display limited interests, which are often very focused and repetitive. He or she is likely to be very routine oriented and may show behavioral symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, aggressiveness, and self-injurious behaviors.
It is widely known that people on the autistic spectrum have difficulty understanding and recognizing facial expressions and body language. This is because the part of the brain that is supposed to "light up" in response to social cues, doesn't. It remains dormant. Therefore, people with ASD must rely heavily on spoken language and often take words very literally.
Problems with speech and language are one of the defining characteristics of the Autism Disorders. The difficulties that autistics have with speech and language are heterogenous and probably have a number of different causes even in the same individuals. The expressions of normal human speech requires the intent to communicate something. It requires the other individual understands a situation and how they are going to react to what is being communicated.
Autism is a disease. One of the main characteristics is having social problems. Children with Autism have trouble interacting with other children. They won’t play with other children. They could be so focus...
One of the most exciting milestones for a parent to witness is the first words a child speaks. However children that are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have difficulty speaking. Often times, speech is delayed which makes communication with the child difficult. The first thing that a child learns to do is cry. This is how they alert their parents or caregivers of what they need (Baby Center, 2014). At about six months of age, children will begin to use their tongues, palates, and newly emerging teeth to create sounds. This is there way of teaching themselves to talk. Unlike children who are developing normally, ASD children begin to repeat certain sounds over and over. Once the child is old enough to be able to speak and hold conversations, ASD is easily noticeable. The communication of a child with ASD is habitually rigid and repetitive (CDC, 2013). This can include things that they hear on a normal basis, like commercials or songs.
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that effects the brains development. It is characterized by affecting communication, cognition and social interaction. The spectrum of the disorders ranges from a mild condition called Asperger’s syndrome to a more severe form, which severely impairer’s development. The Office of Communications and Public Liaison states that the disorder affects one and eighty-eight children, however ASD effects boys more frequently than girls (Office of Communications and Public Liaison, 2013). ASD emerges in all age, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. The significant varied character and severity of the disorder is why ASD is considered a spectrum that poses a broad range of symptoms.