Speech Pathology For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can impact a person’s communication and social skills. It may include repetitive actions, obsessive interests and other behaviours which differ across individuals depending on the nature of their 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?
Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD (ASD) can be characterised by difficulty in language comprehension, speech and nonverbal communication. This could mean that an individual may experience difficulties with social interaction. Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy can work to address the issues experienced.
Speech Problems
Autism symptoms and severity can vary greatly. Below are some speech issues that might be experienced in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Use shouting, screaming, crying, or loud noises to express themselves.
- Talk in monotone, using valid sentences but lacking expression.
- Babble words or hum musically.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder can make some people completely nonverbal.
Communication Problems
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are also likely to experience difficulty communicating with others. Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD can cause communication difficulties in some cases. These problems can be addressed by an occupational or speech pathologist.
- 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.
Can Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy Help People With Autism?
Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists should be included in the Autism treatment in Harrington Park plan for people with Autism due to their expertise in the area of language and speech. 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. To improve patients’ quality of life, treatment is meticulously planned.
Autism Treatment in Harrington Park
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.