Verbal behavior is our ability to speak our needs and respond to others with easily understood language. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), verbal behavior can be challenging. Some may struggle to articulate words, have underdeveloped muscles in the neck, throat, and mouth, or don’t verbally communicate at all. Symptoms of speech delays can…
Speech and language development are some of the earliest milestones in a child’s life. When a child points to their favorite toy or shares their first word with loved ones, parents recount these early moments for decades. When a child experiences speech and language delays in their formative months it can be a challenging and…
Communication is rooted in our ability to listen and respond to one another’s verbal cues. We answer questions, follow directions, and voice our own opinions by listening to others who, in turn, listen to us. For those with autism spectrum disorder, language skills like listener responding may develop more slowly or need language skills training…
Autism spectrum disorder covers a wide range of neurodevelopmental disorders. This may include communication and speech delays and difficulty articulating or understanding language. These difficulties with receptive language, the ability to understand spoken words may result in self-isolation or atypical verbal behavior at a young age. Every learner on the autism spectrum presents different strengths…
If you have a child on the spectrum, you already understand how important reliable autism resources are when it comes to fostering communication and learning. At aba|tools, we provide resources that help parents and supporters better understand autism communication. Keep reading to find out more about unique ways to use verbal and nonverbal communication with…
Children on the autism spectrum often have a difficult time expressing verbal communication. Therapists and teachers may experience difficulty getting learners to participate in basic conversations. For example, you may have a hard time finding out what the child had for lunch. Parents and loved ones can master autism language barriers with the help of online…