Speech Pathology For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder can cause a person to have difficulty communicating and may affect their social skills. Autism Spectrum Disorders can include repetitive actions and obsessive interest, as well as other behaviours. These behaviours will vary depending on the person’s Autism. Autism is also defined by its impact on speech, language and communication. Our team at Chatterbox has experience in dealing with Autism-related speech problems. Each treatment style and program must be tailored to suit the individual and this is something Chatterbox recognises and implements.
What speech problems might someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience?
One of the defining factors of Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD is difficulty with language comprehension, speech and non- verbal communication. This could mean that an individual may experience difficulties with social interaction. Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy are both options to address these issues.
Speech Problems
Autism differs greatly in symptoms and severity. Below is a list of speech problems that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may experience.
- Screams, shouting, loud sounds, and cries as ways of expression.
- Talk in a monotone way, using valid sentences and expressing no emotion.
- Babble words or hum musically.
- Some people with Autism Spectrum Disorder are entirely non-verbal
Communication Problems
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are also likely to experience difficulty communicating with others. Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD patients may have some or all of these communication problems that can be managed by a Speech Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
- Poor conversational skills including no eye contact.
- Difficulty understanding the meaning of conversation.
- Difficulty with comprehending language spoken to them.
- Not knowing how to hold a conversation.
What can Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy do to assist people with Autism?
Because of their expertise, Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapy should be included on the Autism treatment in Beaumont Hills Plan. Speech Pathologists work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD at all ages to improve their communication skills. An important consideration is that the Speech Pathologist and Occupational therapist tailor their treatment to suit the individual. Chatterbox has an experienced and thoughtful team that understands Autism Spectrum Disorder and each patient’s uniqueness. Each patient receives a tailored treatment plan to enhance their quality of living.
Autism Treatment in Beaumont Hills
What treatment do Speech Pathologists & Occupational therapists use to treat Autism in children?
- Expanding vocabulary and speech sounds.
- Typing or signing.
- Using picture boards to help the person communicate.
- Improving articulation of speech.
- Develop conversation skills.
- Learn social norms and speech conventions to aid in social skills and communication.
Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy is an important part of the management of Autism for children. It helps to develop communication and social skills that will improve the child’s quality of life.
We believe every child has the right to have access to therapy no matter where they live, so we offer online therapy services as well as services within our clinics in Rosehill, Bella Vista, Oran Park, Penrith & Kingswood, we proudly also offer our autism spectrum disorder services to local residents and Western Sydney Suburbs.