An Interactive System to Enhance Social and Verbal Communication Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

An Interactive System to Enhance Social and Verbal Communication Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Author: Maria Jose Minan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2014
Genre: Autism spectrum disorders in children
ISBN:

Aecting one in every 68 children, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the fastest growing developmental disabilities. Scientic research has proven that early behavioral intervention can improve learning, communication, and social skills. Similarly, studies have shown that the usage of off-the-shelf technology boosts motivation in children diagnosed with ASD while increasing their attention span and ability to interact socially. Embracing perspectives from different fields of study can lead to the development of an effective tool to complement traditional treatment of those with ASD. This thesis documents the re-engineering, extension, and evolution of Ying, an existing web application designed to aid in the learning of autistic children. The original methodology of Ying combines expertise from other research areas including developmental psychology, semantic learning, and computer science. In this work, Ying is modied to incorporate aspects of traditional treatment, such as Applied Behavior Analysis. Using cutting-edge software technology in areas like voice recognition and mobile device applications, this project aspires to use software engineering approaches and audio-visual interaction with the learner to enhance social behavior and reinforce verbal communication skills in children with ASD, while detecting and storing learning patterns for later study.

Communication Problems in Autism

Communication Problems in Autism
Author: Eric Schopler
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 147574806X

The North Carolina State Legislature's mandate to Division TEACCH has three major components. First, to provide the most up-to-date and cost effective services possible for families with autistic or similar language impaired children; second, to conduct research aimed toward the better under standing of such devastating disorders; and third, to provide training for the professionals needed to pursue these goals. One element in achieving these aims is to hold annual conferences on topics of special importance to the under standing and treatment of autism and similar disorders. In addition to training professionals and parents on the most recent de velopments in each conference topic, we are publishing a series, Current Issues in Autism, based on these conferences. These books are not, however, simply the published proceedings of the conference papers. Instead, some chapters are expanded conference presentations, whereas others come from national and in ternational experts whose work is beyond the scope of the conference, but es sential in our attempt at comprehensive coverage of the conference theme. These volumes are intended to provide the most current knowledge and profes sional practice available to us at the time.

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Author: Ellen Notbohm
Publisher: Future Horizons Incorporated
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2012
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781935274650

Explores ten important characteristics that provide a window into the hearts and minds of children with autism.

Using Video Self-Modeling to Increase Social Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Using Video Self-Modeling to Increase Social Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author: Bryndis K. Andrade
Publisher:
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2018
Genre: Autism in children
ISBN:

The need for effective interventions to improve the social communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that are feasible to implement in the general education classroom has been well documented. Video self-modeling (VSM) interventions have produced rapid, durable positive behavioral changes that have been generalized beyond the intervention setting for individuals with a wide variety of conditions including ASD. In this study VSM was used as an intervention for increasing the use of spontaneous verbal communication during cooperative math activities with peers by three Hispanic boys ages 5 and 6 who had high functioning (HF) ASD. No defensible intervention effects were demonstrated in this experiment. It was likely that the target social communication skills were beyond the participants' current skill sets at least for the context in which those skills were used, a cooperative math activity. Possible implications, limitations, and future research were discussed.

Let's Talk

Let's Talk
Author: Susan Jules
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2021-02-19
Genre:
ISBN:

Children with Autism and Special Needs find navigating the dangerous minefield of Social Skills and Conversations terrifying, confusing and frustrating. While we engage in conversations seamlessly responding when someone is talking to us or using appropriate body language when engaging in small talk, children with Autism and Special Needs find keeping track of social rules quite overwhelming. These kids don't pick up these rules naturally. In fact, people consider children with Autism reluctant to engage with others. But in reality, lack of socialization is often the outcome of their insufficient social and communicational skills, rather than lack of interest. Difficulties in initiating and maintaining conversations often prohibit these children from developing friendships and hinder their performance in school. So it is extremely important that they need to be taught these social skills. The content of this Conversational Skills Workbook is not only educative but fun and engaging. It is simple and easy to help you teach these children to effectively communicate and develop excellent self-confidence while speaking. There are numerous result-driven tools, tables, exercises, and engaging worksheets, created to help develop stronger learning and communication abilities. This Workbook *Will help parents and guardians teach the child to learn how to act and speak in different social situations, make friends, learn from others and develop hobbies and interests. *Seeks to improve conversational skills in children with video modeling, Social Stories, Behavioral Skills Training, and Personal Interaction *Learn new methods to get them to know how to handle emotions, get comfortable with change, *Teach ways to exhibit self-control, recognize and also vocalize their feelings *Ways to improve conversational skills e.g. keeping eye contact, beginning/ending a conversation, and asking questions. *Effective methods to assist these children to make sensible choices. *Handle conflict and solve problems. *Listen throughout a conversation and develop their non-verbal communication skills like smiling, nodding, etc. *And much more Get this book today to develop the communication skills of your child and get them started on their life journey About the Author: Susan Jules is a single parent and a mother of a 16-year-old Special Needs Child. She is very passionate about Special Needs Education and is quite involved in the activities of her child's school. She lives with her son and her dog Ranger in a small farm near Rexburg, Idaho

Communication in Autism

Communication in Autism
Author: Joanne Arciuli
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2014-10-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9027270325

Communication in Autism adopts a multidisciplinary approach to explore one of the most common developmental disorders associated with communication impairment. Perhaps the most fascinating thing about communication in autism is that variation is as extreme as it could possibly be. While some individuals with autism have age-appropriate language, a number have exceptional language skills; others have little or no spoken language. In between these extremes are individuals who experience significant linguistic impairments. These impairments can affect peer relations and literacy skills. The chapters in this volume provide comprehensive coverage of both the theoretical underpinnings and the practical aspects of autistic communication. The result is a volume that showcases the wide range of methodologies being used in this field of research. It is invaluable for scientists, service providers, parents, individuals with autism, and students learning about communication and autism (e.g., in psychology, speech pathology, and education).

Teach Me With Pictures

Teach Me With Pictures
Author: Linda Hodgdon
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2013-07-28
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0857006320

An easy-to-use resource for professionals and parents, this book provides fun and practical ideas to help motivate and extend communication and play skills in children with autism with the support of pictures. The book describes how picture scripts can help facilitate play and learning and provides 40 photocopiable scripts across a range of different activities such as drawing, cooking, using construction toys, imaginative play, arts and crafts, and life skills. Tasks are presented in small manageable step-by-step picture sequences and support a range of skills including following instructions, increasing independence, comprehension, story-telling and choice-making. Readers can print copies of the scripts from the online downloadable content that accompanies the book. Ideal for special education teachers, early years practitioners, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and parents, this will be an excellent tool for any classroom, home or therapy setting.