Autism is a spectrum disorder. This means that people who are affected by autism will display a varied range of drawbacks with their daily functions, but the characteristics are never really fixed. Every case of autism is unique. There are, however, some identifying markers, that are displayed in children with autism- impaired movement, problems with coordination, slow learning curve, difficulty in following social situations, interactions and slurred, slow speech. Apart from some distinct facial markers, it is very difficult to tell if a child has autism or not until they begin to exhibit these signs – one of the main difficulties that children with autism face are with their speech.
Well, when it comes to considering speech therapy for children with autism, we first need to understand how autism affects one’s speech. Our key mode of communication is language. When it comes to children with autism, it is difficult for them to learn a language because of a definite lack of cognitive abilities. Thus, as a result, since they are not able to pick up a language, it becomes difficult for them to imitate it and talk. Hence, their speech becomes somewhat compromised. Since their speech is compromised, they tend to slur, pronounce words differently than others would. They also understand that they are different and probably are not being able to communicate or connect the way that others are doing, as a result of which they shy away from further interaction and tend to speak less and less. This, in turn, affects their self-confidence, and they withdraw into social recluses. Therefore, from speech, it becomes an overall personality issue.
Now, what can be done to address this speech issue? So, one of the most scientific and effective ways to opt for is speech therapy. How does speech therapy work with autism? Is it all effective? Well, let’s take a look at some of the effects that speech therapy has had on children with autism:
It is essential for us to communicate and for the children with autism to communicate with us properly so that we may understand their needs and provide them with the support that they require. Speech therapy has been seen to be one of the most effective tools when it comes to dealing with speech disorder resulting from autism in children, and hence, if you need, you can try it out, too!
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