Communication Issues In Autism And Asperger Syndrome: Do We Speak The Same Language?

Explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of children with autism stressing the importance of identifying each autistic individual's nonverbal language - which can be visual, tactile, kinaesthetic, auditory, olfactory or

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gusatatory - with a view to establish a shared means of verbal communication. The text provides an explanation of why certain approaches, for example PECS, might work with some children with autism but not others. Offering insights, the 'What they say' sections enable the reader to see through the eyes of individuals with autismand to understand their language differences first hand. 'What we can do to help' sections throughout the book give recommendations on what to do in order to help individuals with autism use their natural mechanisms to learn and develop social and communication 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.

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