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Communication is difficult for many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Even verbal individuals with Autism can struggle with communication. It is important to remember that there is more to communication than being able to speak. I am very verbal and enjoy talking to people every chance I get. Yet I still struggle with communication. [...]
Drill, baby, drill! That can be the first instinct when you are a parent of a child with a communication or language disorder. When that child is nonverbal and you so desparately want that child to be verbal. To talk. When J-man was still nonverbal, I dreamed about hearing him say even the most mundane [...]
Children want to interact, join in, play, converse, and have friends. Those who present with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, and language and learning disabilities tend to have issues with social skills (pragmatic language). Many times they are isolated and ostracized by their peers because they miss social cues. They may not [...]
Many adults with Aspergers who are in the work force have special talents, such as impressive visual alertness, a depth of knowledge and intense in specific areas of interest. Social Language Skills (Pragmatic Language) However, two areas are often difficult for people with Aspergers. The first area is pragmatic or social language skills. These might [...]
