Speech Pathology For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect a person’s communication ability and social skills. Autism Spectrum Disorder may manifest in repetitive actions, obsessive behaviours and other behaviours that can vary depending on the individual’s Autism. Another defining factor of Autism is the impact it has on speech and language. The team at Chatterbox are experienced in treating speech problems related to Autism. Chatterbox recognises that each person is unique and must tailor their treatment program to them.
What speech issues might someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), have to deal with?
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD often experience difficulties with language comprehension, speech, and non-verbal communication. This can lead to difficulties in social interaction. Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy may be able to help.
Speech Problems
Autism symptoms and severity can vary greatly. The following list outlines speech problems that can be experienced by children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Screams, shouting, loud sounds, and cries as ways of expression.
- Speak in a monotone way, saying valid sentences but lacking expression.
- 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 sufferers may experience some or all the following communication difficulties. Speech Pathologists or occupational therapists can help them.
- 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.
How can Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy Assist people with Autism?
Because of their expertise, Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapy should be included on the Autism treatment in Jamisontown 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. Therefore, the treatment provided is carefully planned in order to achieve improvements in the patient’s quality of life.
Autism Treatment in Jamisontown
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 can aid in the development of communication and social skills to improve the patient’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.