Research summaries for autism therapy: speech language pathologist (SLP)

definition of speech language pathologist (SLP): Often another term for speech therapist. The speech language pathologist may have more training than a speech therapist. They may be more involved in studying and researching speech problems than a speech therapist.
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Promoting Literacy in Students with ASD: The Basics for the SLP, Summarized Mar 28, 2008

Speech therapists should tailor therapy sessions to help students with autism improve their reading skills. For the most part, classroom teachers teach students to read. This paper describes how speech therapists can also help children with autism learn to read. Research suggests that students with autism may learn to speak better as they learn to read better. Thus, when teaching reading, speech therapists are helping to achieve speech as well as larger classroom goals. Speech therapists can help at all reading levels (emergent, conventional, and skilled).

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Applied Behavior Analysis: Its Application in the Treatment of Autism and Related Disorders in Young Children, Summarized Oct 19, 2006

This article describes some of the basic tools of the applied behavioral analysis (ABA) approach, namely discrete trials, mand training (teaching a child to make requests), fluency, and incidental teaching.

ABA has been shown to be effective when used in programs designed and directed by clinicians or parents. One of the important strengths of a parent-directed approach is that parents know their children best, and can tailor their childâ??s curriculum to suit needs of the child. This article reviews research showing that the clinician- and parent-directed ABA treatment approaches are both effective for children with autism. The authors conclude by stating that further research is needed to document the long-term outcomes of early intervention with ABA treatment. Read more...

The SLP's Role in Collaborative Assessment and Intervention for Children with ASD, Summarized Sep 25, 2006

It describes the interactions between two children and their speech-language pathologist (speech therapist). Different types of assessments, interventions, and alternative means of communication are discussed, including the use of sign language and visual-graphic systems. The author offers her viewpoint on important characteristics of a quality speech program. It should: 1) begin early in a child's life; 2) teach skills that are critical for daily function; and 3) encourage spontaneous communication.... Read more...

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Synonyms for speech language pathologist (SLP) include: SLP, speech language pathologist
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