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Autism: Speech Development & Social Communication
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Autism: Speech Development & Social Communication

Speech Development & Social Communication challenges experienced by autists
Created byIlse Kilian-Ross
Last updated 9/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • parents of children with autism
  • caregivers of children with autism
  • teachers of children with autism
  • persons interested to learn more about autism

Course content

7 sections • 29 lectures • 1h 29m total length

  • Introduction13:36

    The different stages of autism from early childhood to adulthood

    1. autism in early childhood

    2. challenges for school-aged children with autism

    3. continuation of childhood symptoms into adulthood

    4. dynamics of autism in the family

Requirements

  • No prior experience needed. Must understand English.

Description

In this course, we delve into Speech and Oral Motor Control, focusing on key aspects of language development and communication skills. We explore the five stages of speech development, from word acquisition to refining social aspects of speech. We also examine Oral Motor Control and Respiratory Control, crucial for clear and effective speech production. Additionally, we address the motor difficulties often observed in autistic children, covering gross and fine motor skills, motor planning (PRAXIS), and sensory integration. Our discussion extends to Social Communication Skills Development, including non-verbal communication, social initiation and response, theory of mind deficits, social reciprocity, and sensory sensitivities. Individual differences are explored to understand diverse needs. As a bonus, access a Social Communication Story video with a downloadable PDF to enhance your learning.

In this course I discuss Speech and Oral Motor Control:

  1. The 5 stages of speech development

    1. Word Acquisition Stage

    2. Pre-linguistic Stage

    3. Vocabulary Expansion Stage

    4. Syntax & Grammar Development Stage

    5. Refinement & Social Aspects of Speech Stage

  2. 2 areas that are crucial for speech development

    1. Oral Motor Control

    2. Respiratory Control

  3. The broader spectrum of motor difficulties present in autistic children

    1. Gross Motor Skills

    2. Fine Motor Skills

    3. Motor Planning (PRAXIS)

    4. Sensory Integration

In this course I discuss Social Communication Skills Development:

  1. Non-verbal Communication

  2. Literal Interpretations

  3. Social Initiation & Response

  4. Theory of Mind Deficits

  5. Social Reciprocity

  6. Sensory Sensitivities

  7. Individual Differences

Bonus:

  • Social Communication Story video with pdf download

Check out my other courses about autism subjects.

Who this course is for:

  • Persons wanting to learn more about autism developemental issues, including speech and social communication

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