http://autism.healingthresholds.com/therapy/sound-production/feed en http://autism.healingthresholds.com/research/communication-intervention-children-autism-review-treatment-efficacy <div id="biblio-node"><span class="Z3988" title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&amp;rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&amp;rft.atitle=Communication+Intervention+for+Children+with+Autism%3A+A+Review+of+Treatment+Efficacy&amp;rft.title=Journal+of+Autism+and+Developmental+Disorders&amp;rft.date=2002&amp;rft.volume=32&amp;rft.issue=5&amp;rft.spage=373&amp;rft.epage=396&amp;rft.aulast=Goldstein&amp;rft.auinit=H"></span><table> <tbody> <tr class="odd"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-title">Title</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-title">Communication Intervention for Children with Autism: A Review of Treatment Efficacy</td> </tr> <tr class="even"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-type">Publication Type</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-type">Journal Article</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-authors">Authors</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-authors"><a href="/research-index/author/47">Goldstein H</a></td> </tr> <tr class="even"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-secondary-title">Journal Title</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-secondary-title">Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-year">Year of Publication</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-year">2002</td> </tr> <tr class="even"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-volume">Volume</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-volume">32</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-issue">Issue</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-issue">5</td> </tr> <tr class="even"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-pages">Pages</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-pages">373-396</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-url">URL for Abstract</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-url"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&amp;cmd=Retrieve&amp;dopt=AbstractPlus&amp;list_uids=12463516&amp;itool=iconabstr&amp;query_hl=41&amp;itool=pubmed_docsum">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&amp;cmd=Retrieve&amp;dopt=AbstractPlus&amp;list_uids=12463516&amp;itool=iconabstr&amp;query_hl=41&amp;itool=pubmed_docsum</a></td> </tr> <tr class="even"><td valign="top">Full Text</td><td> <p>This paper provides a comprehensive review of all <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title=" Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a> <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title=" Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapy</cite></a> research published before 2002. The author provides a detailed review of: <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/sign-language"><cite title=" Sign language is a method of communicating without words. It typically involves the hands, body, and face used to express words, phrases, and emotions. People who are hard of hearing or non-verbal may use sign language as their communication tool. American Sign Language (ASL) is the main form of signing used in the United States. When children learn accompanying vocal sounds with signing, this is called total communication.">sign language</cite></a>, <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/applied-behavior-analysis-aba"><cite title=" A scientific approach for evaluating behavior. ABA provides scientific information that helps guide behavioral therapy approaches. ABA may also refer to any behavioral therapy that utilizes the scientific information about behavior.">applied behavioral analysis</cite></a>, natural interventions, <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title=" Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> designed to replace behavioral issues, social <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title=" Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a>, and classroom and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/parent"><cite title=" A parent is a person, usually a mother or father, who takes care of a child. Parents can be biological or adoptive. Parents teach social, moral, and communication skills to their children. They are responsible for their well-being and education.">parent</cite></a> interventions. </p> <p>Most children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title=" Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a> have language deficiencies. The author states that in order for <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title=" Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapy</cite></a> to be successful, the <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title=" Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapist</cite></a> should determine a <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title=" Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> priority for each <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/deficiency"><cite title=" Having less than normal levels of something. ">deficiency</cite></a>. The author notes that effective <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title=" Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapy</cite></a> can result in improved <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/comprehension"><cite title=" An understanding of the meaning of spoken or written communication. ">comprehension</cite></a>, <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/sound-production"><cite title=" Actual production of sound with the voice, which contrasts with the production of language, which can be done with the hands via signing or writing. ">sound production</cite></a>, and social use of language. He also highlights the types of <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title=" Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapy</cite></a> that are most effective, and attempts to compile them into guidelines for <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title=" Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapists</cite></a>. The author concludes that <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title=" Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapy</cite></a> can effectively teach <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/communication"><cite title=" 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.">communication skills</cite></a> to children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title=" Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a>.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> applied behavior analysis (ABA) autism communication comprehension deficiency intervention parent sign language sound sound production speech therapy therapist therapy treatment Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:56:21 +0000 scottie 89 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com