Archive for the ‘Communication’ Category

Manding

Manding
Manding. Do you know this word as it relates to Autism and Communication? It is something you need to know about and I’ll touch the very basics of what it is and why it is important. Mand is a term that B.F. Skinner used. I would encourage you to research his work on Verbal Behavior, as I can not...
February 20th, 2009 | Communication, Teachers | Read More

Communication and Sign Language

Communication and Sign Language
Learning to communicate is vital to becoming independent. Our children and our students with special needs depend on us to help them find a way to communicate their Wants, their Needs and their Feelings. Early intervention is key so begin as soon as you can. Your key to success is to create a plan with...
February 12th, 2009 | Communication, Teachers | Read More

Overall Communication

Overall Communication
One of the main foundations of setting up a model classroom is to provide teachers with ways of addressing one of the most important areas of autism – Communication. Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome are spectrum disorders but a common feature of both is a weakness in the area of Communication. There...
January 29th, 2009 | Communication, Teachers | Read More

American Sign Language

American Sign Language
Our students and kids with autism have such a difficult time with communication. Whether it be understanding what is being said (receptive language), speaking (expressive language), or understanding what is meant by language in a social setting (pragmatic language). You know as well as I do that some...
August 21st, 2008 | Communication, Teachers | Read More