Issues related to language and social communication disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders
- Author:
Qing DU
1
;
Hong-xiang HE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; language disorder; social communication disorder; intervention
- From: Chinese Journal of Practical Pediatrics 2019;34(08):632-637
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Social communication disorders and language disorders are commonly found in children with autism spectrum disorders,and it is also one of the indicators for assessing the severity of the syndrome. This study analyzed the characteristics of language difficulties and social communication disorders in children with ASD. Then,seven evidence-based treatment methods of language rehabilitation for children with ASD were introduced,including Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for Young Children,Pivotal Response Treatment,Natural Teaching Strategies,Language Training(Production),Scripting,Story-based Interventions and Social Skills Package. The interventions recommended by American Speech-LanguageHearing Association(ASHA) were also introduced. It is of great significance to provide the early intervention of language disorders for children with ASD. Community-based and family-based intervention models should be promoted,and parent training should be actively carried out,so that children with ASD can obtain language rehabilitation during the critical period of language learning.
