Contemp. Approaches to Assessment & Intervention of Speech, Lang. & Comm. Devel. in Indivs with ASD

Contemporary issues in the areas of speech, language and communication in individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Models of typical and atypical language acquisition are discussed as they relate to individuals on the autism spectrum. Assessment and intervention issues from different perspectives, including developmental and behavioral approaches, are reviewed. Other topics include augmentative and alternative communication, social skills development, and models of service delivery.

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