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. 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 difficulties might someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), experience?
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD often experience difficulties with language comprehension, speech, and non-verbal communication. This could mean that an individual may experience difficulties with social interaction. Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy may be able to help.
Speech Problems
Autism is a spectrum that can vary in severity and symptoms. The list below describes speech problems that may be experienced by 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. A person with Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD may experience some or all of the following communication challenges, which can be managed by a Speech Pathologist 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?
Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists should be included in the Autism treatment in Seven Hills plan for people with Autism due to their expertise in the area of language and speech. Speech pathologists work with all ages of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD in order to help them improve their communication skills. It is important to remember that both the Speech Pathologist as well as the Occupational Therapist tailor their treatment to each individual. Chatterbox is a caring and experienced team who understands the complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as the individuality of each person. Therefore, the treatment provided is carefully planned in order to achieve improvements in the patient’s quality of life.
Autism Treatment in Seven Hills
What Treatment do Speech Pathologists & Occupational Therapists use to treat Autism?
- 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.