The specialist to assist your child in speech regard is a speech and language pathologist. The speech-language pathologist’s role is planning and executing a program for autistic children that emphasize the development of communication and interaction skills. The role of a speech therapist is not just limited to the development of language skills, but they employ a holistic approach to developing communication skills (both verbal-nonverbal), cognition and social skills. “Remember, the aim is effective communication and not speaking.” Often, speech therapy can help a child with autism to:
-Develop the ability to express their wants and needs
-Communication: This might be by using both verbal and non-verbal communication. Kids with autism need to be taught how to exchange ideas with others.
-Real objects: The child uses various natural objects to communicate (e.g., gives his parent shoes to indicate that he wants to go outside).
-Miniature real objects: The child understands that a miniature object represents a full-sized object (e.g., a miniature cup is representative of a real cup).
-True Object Based Icons (T.O.B.I.s): A T.O.B.I. can be a line drawing, scanned photograph, etc., cut out in the actual shape or outline of the item it represents. Symbol shape, which the child can both see and feel, appears to assist the child in more readily understanding a 2-dimensional representation system.
The parents must check with the therapist about:
-What knowledge do school-based SLPs have concerning autism?
-What educational and clinical training do SLPs receive in autism?
-If the SLP has worked with autistic children in the past?
-Do SLPs have confidence in their ability to provide services to children with autism and their families based on their training?
An important thing to remember-therapies is personalized experiences, and the result will depend on the bond and connection that the therapist is able to establish.

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