ऑटिज्म से पीड़ित बच्चों के लिए ऑनलाइन स्पीच थेरेपी

   In addition to the impairments listed above, there can be additional features present.

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1. Intellectual abilities can vary widely. The characteristics of autism range from individuals with limited cognitive ability to individuals who have high intelligence.

 

2. There can be an uneven developmental profile, so an individual may be very skilled in one area (e.g., able to read at a much higher grade level than peers) but is unable to master a basic skill in another area (e.g., unable to manage buttons or tie shoes).

 

3. People with autism may experience different perceptual responses to the environment. Many people with autism report that their sensory system is always hyper-aroused and that the environment is overwhelming. This can lead to inappropriate behaviors as they attempt to avoid touch, loud sounds, bright lights, strong smells, etc.

 

4. Other individuals with autism will seek out sensory input, such as deep pressure on the body, which they find calming.

 

5. There may be challenges with sleep patterns, food preferences, and toileting.

 

6. Executive functioning abilities can be affected. Executive functioning is the ability to plan and organize events, such as preparing for the day by packing and organizing the necessary items. Challenges with executive functioning also leave individuals with an impaired ability to use critical thought or solve problems effectively. With impaired ability to solve problems, individuals with ASD become highly frustrated, which can lead to rigid or anxious behaviors. 

 

7. Most individuals with autism report issues with anxiety, which can be extreme at times. Managing their environment and trying to understand social interactions can be extremely difficult and can lead to apprehension and worry over what to expect in new or confusing situations.
 

What is Language Processing?

 

Understanding how your child develops language skills can be quite helpful as it helps you communicate better with them and also helps your speech therapist choose appropriate lines of therapy for them.

 

There are two types of language processing: Analytical & Gestalt.

 

• Analytical language processing- Child understands and learns the meaning of single words, following which they start using the words in their own phrases. It's like learning from basics to complex.

 

• Gestalt language processing-Children instead of learning the meaning of one word at a time, memorize whole phrases/ sentences. They work backwards by breaking phrases to single words. A child with gestalt language processing often presents as delayed echolalia, it is where a child hears a phrase and repeats/ echoes it later on.