Episode/Show Notes:

Imitation skills play a crucial role in a child's early development, particularly in the realm of language acquisition and social interaction. For young autistic children, who often face challenges in communication and social engagement, fostering imitation skills can be a significant step towards enhancing their overall development. In today's episode we will delve into the importance of imitation skills for autistic children and explore the groundbreaking research of the First Words Project, which focuses on imitating actions with objects to promote language development.

Imitating With Objects Resource

First Words Project

Video Modeling Blog Post

Video Modeling Mini-Training Replay

Video Modeling Podcast Episode 15

16 Actions With Objects By 16 Months Handouts

The Power Of Imitating Children On The Autism Spectrum - Hanen Centre Blog Post

Encouraging Language With Symbolic Sounds Podcast Episode

Symbolic Sounds Resource

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• Visual Support Starter Set

• Visual Supports Facebook Group

• Autism Little Learners on Instagram

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