Research summaries for autism therapy: communication

definition of communication: Communication is letting another person know what you are thinking or feeling. Communication can be verbal, written, and/or movement, such as sign-language. It is important for parents to learn to communicate with their child with autism and to encourage their child to communicate. Good communication skills may increase speech, social interaction, lower frustration and anger, and help limit bad behavior.
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Autistic Disorder: Early Interventions Can Improve Outcomes, Summarized Nov 13, 2009

Physician assistants may be able to help children with autism more if they learn about symptoms and diagnosis of autism.

This article describes the symptoms of autism in infants, children, and young adults. Symptoms include poor social skills, repetitive behaviors, narrow obsessive interests, and poor communication skills. The author suggests that general developmental screening of all children be done at 9-, 18-, 24- and 30-month check-ups at the doctor’s office. Physician assistants can become familiar with the symptoms of autism. They can also become familiar with resources for families in their community to help connect families with the care they need.

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Art Therapy with a Young Boy with a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Summarized Nov 12, 2009

Art therapy may be able to help children with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) to overcome fears and communicate with others.

This article is a case report of a 9-year-old boy with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). He had strong fears and anxieties. He wore the hood of his sweatshirt up even in hot weather because he was afraid of bees attacking his head, and he was very afraid of doctors. He was also bullied at his school.... Read more...

Making Inclusion Work: Autism Spectrum Australia’s Satellite Class Project, Summarized Nov 11, 2009

A school program in Australia features specialized classes for children with autism within general education schools.

The Autism Spectrum Australia Satellite Class Project provides “small specialist classes” for children with autism. The goal of the program is inclusion of children with autism in general education classrooms. These satellite classes help children with autism transition into general education classes. They provide behavioral therapy for the children. The classes also teach children social and communication skills. The article describes the importance of the individualized education plan (IEP) that tailors the transition plan to the needs of the individual. The program has been successful, and students stay in the general education program long-term.

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Michael: A Child’s Journey through Autism, Summarized Nov 10, 2009

Behavioral therapy that uses photographs to engage children with autism may be helpful for improving communication skills.

This article tells the story of one boy with autism who had serious behavioral problems including avoidance. The therapist used a therapy approach called, “Ahsen’s picture approach to autism.” This therapy approach uses specific nature photographs to trigger the child’s interest and encourage interactions with the therapist. For 7-year-old Michael, the therapy helped him interact better with the therapist, and eventually his problem behaviors went away. The author describes Michael’s behaviors and conversations during the therapy. This article is the first of two articles that describe Michael’s experience.

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Synonyms for communication include: commicate, commication, communicate, communication adaptation, communication board, communication boards, communication method, communication partner, communication skills, communications
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