Autism: Speech Development & Social Communication

Speech Development & Social Communication challenges experienced by autists

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

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:The 5 stages of speech developmentWord Acquisition StagePre-linguistic StageVocabulary Expansion StageSyntax & Grammar Development StageRefinement & Social Aspects of Speech Stage2 areas that are crucial for speech developmentOral Motor ControlRespiratory ControlThe broader spectrum of motor difficulties present in autistic childrenGross Motor SkillsFine Motor SkillsMotor Planning (PRAXIS)Sensory IntegrationIn this course I discuss Social Communication Skills Development:Non-verbal CommunicationLiteral InterpretationsSocial Initiation & ResponseTheory of Mind DeficitsSocial ReciprocitySensory SensitivitiesIndividual DifferencesBonus:Social Communication Story video with pdf downloadCheck out my other courses about autism subjects.

Overview
Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Speech Development and Motor Control

Lecture 2 Introduction to Speech Development and Motor Control

Lecture 3 Autism, speech development and occupation centred intervention

Section 3: Social Communication

Lecture 4 Social Communication in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Lecture 5 Social Communication Story

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