Communication issues in autism and Asperger syndrome : do we speak the same language?

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    • Bogdashina, Olga

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Communication issues in autism and Asperger syndrome : do we speak the same language?

Olga Bogdashina

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022

2nd ed

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"First published in Great Britain in 2004"--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-388) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1: Definitions, Theories and Hypotheses 1. Communication - Language - Speech 2. Language Acquisition - The Theories 3. The Role of Non-Linguistic Factors in Language and Communication Development 4. From Sensations to Concepts - Via Different Routes 5. Qualitative Differences in Experiencing Sensations/ Receiving Information 6. Perceptual Styles 7. Cognitive Styles 8. What Language Are They Speaking? Part 2: Language Characteristics, Learning Styles and Development in Autism 9. Language Learning Styles 10. Speech and Language Development in Non-Autistic and Autistic Children 11. Impairments of Social Communication and Language Peculiarities Specific to Autism 12. Fluent Speakers - So What's the Problem? Part 3: Key Strategies to Enhance Communication in Autism 13. Communication/Language Assessment Strategies - Communication Profile 14. Communication Environment and Interaction Styles 15. Selecting Communication Systems 16. Talking Communication

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