In the last blog post, I talked about early intervention techniques which can help young children with ASD communicate, when speech and language are delayed. Most children with autism will develop spoken language, however they may experience a delay of a number of years. This causes frustration and emotional distress for both themselves and their […]
Hello, and welcome to my latest post, where I’m sharing expert advice around the importance of playfulness training. I have been sharing posts about the importance of playfulness and using a theme inspired by, and rooted in, your child’s interests when playing with them. What is systematic planning? Systematic planning is a cornerstone in an […]
There is a significant difference between talking and communication. As most of us know, the inability to use speech does not preclude the ability to be understood by others. Sign language, body language, pictures, all facilitate non-verbal communication and these can provide an opportunity to work towards increasing and encouraging vocalization in toddlers with ASD. […]