Evidence Based Practices for Effective Communication and Social Intervention

From Kristie Brown Lofland, M.S., CCC-A, Educational Consultant at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, comes an article on communication and social intervention for folks on the spectrum. Here's an excerpt from her article:

"Differences in communication are the hallmark for individuals on the Autism Spectrum (ASD). These differences in communication and language development include absence or delay in spoken language, impairment in conversational abilities, stereotyped and repetitive language, inappropriate use of pronouns, and difficulties with play and imitation. Some students with ASD will have a specific language impairment. Others may have limited comprehension in verbal and gestural forms of communication. In addition, some individuals will exhibit difficulty in generalization. The National Professional Development Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders has identified 24 evidence based practices that have proven effective in educating students on the autism spectrum. Many of those evidence based practices can be utilized when addressing communication and social issues."

Want to read the entire article? Please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3643