Natural Language Acquisition In Autism: Echolalia To Self-Generated Language, Level 1
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This Level 1 Course describes the linguistics of echolalia in language development, starting with the use of large units of meaning known as language gestalts. It compares the gestalt language processing of neurotypical children with that of children with ASD. It reviews research on the communicative use of echolalia, and addresses the differences between ASD echolalia in the past and in the present. This course discusses the natural stages of language development from Stage 1 (communicative echolalia) to Stages 4-6 (self-generated grammar) in individuals who are gestalt language processors, and focuses on supporting children with ASD as they move through the stages. Described will be a protocol for assessing spontaneous language in autism, determining the stages of language development, and deriving appropriate language development goals.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Speech-Language Pathologist
Disclosure statements
The presenter of this course is also the author of the text, "Natural Language Acquisition on the Autism Spectrum: The Journey from Echolalia to Self-Generated Language" that is mentioned as part of this course. The presenter does not benefit financially from the sale of this book, however, the non-profit center, Communication Development Center (CDC), for which the presenter is founder and director, does receive royalties. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures are on the NSS website.