Examining the value of nonverbal communication strategies for children with autism who do not speak, this title presents the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) developed by authors.

"A Picture's Worth", the PECS primer written by the developers of the Picture Exchange Communication System, is now available in a second edition. This user-friendly guide introduces PECS, a simple and empowering communication tool in which partners exchange cards with photos or line drawings representing objects, attributes, and actions.

This essay will open doors to new understanding for parents, teachers, service providers and administrators about effective ways to teach social thinking and related social skills.

Addressing an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and 'take things literally', this dictionary of idiomatic expressions aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpr

Apprends-moi le langage est destiné aux parents et aux thérapeute qui enseignent le langage aux enfants atteints d'Autisme, du syndrome d'Asperger et d'autres troubles du développement apparentés.

There are more than 200 apps for autism, and this book will guide you through them so you can confidently utilize today’s technology to maximize your child or student’s success!

People with autism often experience difficulty in understanding and expressing their emotions and react to losses in different ways or in ways that carers do not understand. In order to provide effective support, carers need to have the understanding, the

These drawings serve to illustrate an ongoing communication, providing additional support to individuals who struggle to comprehend the quick exchange of information, which occurs in "normal" conversation.

Communicating Partners, the result of over thirty years of clinical practice and research work with pre-verbal and verbal children with language delays,...

Life can be incredibly frustrating for individuals who cannot effectively communicate their thoughts or needs. This unique, user-friendly "Contract for Communication" features easy-to-follow “agreements” for both young people on the spectrum and the adults in their lives—parents, teachers, therapists—so they can better understand one another!

Fondement de la méthode : le recours à des conversations en bandes dessinées repose sur la conviction que la visualisation et le support matériel visuel,...

Using these activities students will consciously work to understand and remember language. They will learn that comprehension is an active process.

Speech and language impairments are one of the most challenging features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD are also known to be particularly responsive to music. This book makes a valuable connection between the two traits to showcase music as an effective way of enhancing the speech and language skills of children with ASD.

This comprehensive intervention guide and accompanying activities are easily adapted to develop a curriculum for children who are verbal and those who use augmentative and alternative communication, and it can be implemented at home or in the classroom.

Visual support aids can be highly effective tools for increasing levels of communication and independence in children with autism, who often have difficulty interpreting spoken language and non-verbal facial expressions.

Eye Spy Bag™ can be a wonderful, multi-sensory learning tool. It is motivating to use, kids love it! The look and feel of the colorful eight inch square fleece bag pleases both the eye and touch.

One of the major difficulties for children with autism is in developing communication and language. The earlier this problem is addressed, the more effectively these skills can be improved.

Role play is an ideal tool for helping people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) develop and practice communication and social skills. It is also an effective way of informing others about what it's like to have ASD, and of teaching professionals how individuals with ASD can best be supported.

Recognizing the importance of friendships to young children, internationally published authors Josie Santomauro and Dr. Margaret-Anne Carter have released an engaging, must-have guide for anyone who works with kids ages 7-11.

If you have no language, how can you make yourself understood, let alone make friends? Phoebe Caldwell has worked for many years with people with severe intellectual disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder who are non-verbal...