Speech and language development are some of the earliest milestones in a child’s life. When a child points to their favorite toy or shares their first word with loved ones, parents recount these early moments for decades. When a child experiences speech and language delays in their formative months it can be a challenging and…
The human experience is rooted in communication. Every day, we rely on our ability to listen and respond to one another’s verbal cues. This ability to listen and respond is called listener respond or LR in the world of autism therapy. For children with autism spectrum disorder language skills like listener responding may develop slowly…
Language and communication barriers are one of the greatest challenges for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their loved ones. Those with ADS may have trouble understanding language and responding to oral cues and questions. Others may have trouble expressing their needs in response to questions or struggle to follow oral directions. These challenges cause…
Difficulties with verbal and non-verbal communication are some of the leading challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder (ADS). Communication struggles can present symptoms in children as young as six months of age when children may begin to develop language skills. These children may struggle to mirror their parents, make eye contact, or point at…
When it comes to teenagers on the autism spectrum, there often is no simple way forward. Autism is complex, unique for each person, and often hard to manage. That is why having the right autism tools and resources can help you to navigate this process. Having autism resources like those offered by aba|tools can make…