Communication issues in autism and Asperger syndrome : do we speak the same language?
Bogdashina, Olga2005
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Providing a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism, Bogdashina explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children
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London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2005
Collation:
288 p. illustrations
Contents:
Pt. 1 Definitions, theories and hypotheses: Communication - Language - Speech -- Language acquisition - the theories -- From sensations to concepts - via different routes -- Cognitive styles and functions in autism -- Autistic culture? -- What language are they speaking? -- Pt. 2 Language characteristics, learning styles and development in autism: Language learning styles -- Speech and language development in non-autistic and autistic children -- Impairments of social communication in autism and language peculiarities specific to autism -- Fluent speakers - so what't the problem? -- Pt. 3 Key strategies to enhance communication in autism: Communication/language assessment strategies - communication profile -- Communication environment and interaction sytles -- Selecting communication systems -- Teaching communication
ISBN:
9781843102670 (pbk)
Dewey class:
616.8588 COM
Local class:
616.8588
Language:
English
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BRN:
73357
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | NADO Collection | 616.8588 COM | Available |