Autism: Speech Development & Social Communication

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

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