Communication issues in autism and Asperger syndrome : do we speak the same language? /: do we speak the same language?. (2004)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Olga Bogdashina.
• Other Names: Bogdashina, Olʹga
• Contents: Introduction. Part 1: Definitions, theories and hypotheses. 1. Communication. Language. Speech. 2. Language acquisition: The theories. 3. From sensations to concepts: Via different routes. 4. Cognitive styles and functions in autism. 5. Autistic culture? 6. What language are they speaking? Part 2: Language characteristics, learning styles and development in autism. 7. Language learning styles. 8. Speech and language development in non-autistic and autistic children. 9. Impairments of social communication and language peculiarities specific to autism. 10. Fluent speakers. So what's the problem? Part 3: Key strategies to enhance communication in autism. 11. Communication/language assessment strategies. Communication profile. 12. Communication environment and interaction styles. 13. Selecting communication systems. 14. Teaching communication. Conclusion. Glossary. References. Subject index. Author index.
• Publisher Details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2004
• Extent: 1 online resource (288 pages)
• Subjects: 616.85882; Speech & Language Disorders & Therapy; Autistic children -- Language; Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Language; Communicative disorders in children; language acquisition; Interpersonal communication; Child & Developmental Psychology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781846420023; 1846420024
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