In our last article, we discussed the analogy of being dropped in a foreign country with an unfamiliar language and compared this to children with autism who struggle to understand spoken language. While just making sense of the words can be a challenge for early learners or lower-functioning children, difficulty with language permeates all the
Speech Processing in Autism: Like a Foreign Language
Imagine being dropped in a foreign country where you are completely unfamiliar with the language. All around you, people are talking – sometimes to you, sometimes to each other – and you can’t make out any of the meaning. People are getting frustrated that you are not responding or doing what they ask, and you
AUDIOBOOKS, Benefits for All Students
So many of us listen to audiobooks on a regular basis. We are all busy trying to fit everything into our full lives, and we use audiobooks as another tool to support our never-ending multitasking. We listen while we’re driving or exercising, and even when we’re walking our dogs. We do it so we can
IEP Basics
What is an IEP? An IEP, or Individualized Education Plan, is for students requiring special education services with individualized instruction to meet academic needs, which cannot be met through general education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, known as IDEA, is the federal law that requires public schools to provide all children, ages 3-21, who
Helping Your Child Build Social Strategies for Success
Children are faced with a variety of unique challenges at every point in their day. They are asked to navigate school, social interactions, and family dynamics. As parents, we are constantly looking for ways to help our young people be more effective in communicating needs, interacting with others, and fulfilling obligations. Our goal is to
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