This Introductory level course presents evidence-based strategies that allow students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as other students who are limited verbally, to become more effective communicators. It opens with of a review of the communication characteristics associated with autism, then introduces a six-step model for a systematic approach to intervention, incorporating specific examples and case studies spanning a variety of age groups from preschool through high school. Throughout, “Therapy Snippets” provide examples of this model in action.
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