Autism

Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often encounter difficulties with pragmatics and social language. Pediatric speech-language pathologists specialize in helping children develop crucial pragmatic and social language skills, enhancing their functional communication abilities in everyday situations.

Autism is a lifelong developmental condition impacting a person's communication with others and their understanding of the world. It affects four key areas of development: language and communication, social interaction, thinking and behavior, and sensory processing.

Individuals with Asperger's, a form of autism, typically experience fewer speech-related challenges but may still encounter difficulties with language comprehension and processing.

How can we assist?

- Treatment to enhance the articulation of specific sounds and sound patterns, involving demonstrations of correct sound production, recognition of correct and incorrect sounds, and practice across various words.

- Phonological process therapy focuses on teaching speech rules to help children articulate words accurately.

A speech-language pathologist can conduct a comprehensive evaluation to assess whether a child exhibits signs of a language disorder related to autism spectrum disorder. Following the assessment, the clinician can recommend ongoing therapy services tailored to address the child's unique needs and foster their language skills.