Introduction. Part 1: Definitions, theories and hypotheses. 1. Communication. Language. Speech. 2. Language acquisition: The theories. 3. From sensations to concepts: Via different routes. 4. Cognitive styles and functions in autism. 5. Autistic culture? 6. What language are they speaking? Part 2: Language characteristics, learning styles and development in autism. 7. Language learning styles. 8. Speech and language development in non-autistic and autistic children. 9. Impairments of social communication and language peculiarities specific to autism. 10. Fluent speakers. So what's the problem? Part 3: Key strategies to enhance communication in autism. 11. Communication/language assessment strategies. Communication profile. 12. Communication environment and interaction styles. 13. Selecting communication systems. 14. Teaching communication. Conclusion. Glossary. References. Subject index. Author index.
A theoretical understanding on communication and language impairments in Autism
Professor Olga Bogdashina, MA, PhD, DEd, CO-founder of and
Programme Leader (Autism courses) at the International Autism
Institute, KSPU and co-founder of the International Consortium of
Autism Institutes.
She has worked extensively in the field of autism as a teacher,
lecturer and researcher, with a particular interest in
sensory-perceptual, cognitive and communication problems. She is a
Visiting Professor in Autism Studies at universities around the
world, develops university (Autism Study) courses and training
programmes for professionals and parents, presents at national and
international autism conferences and is an autism consultant for
services for children and adults.
Olga has an adult son with autism and lives in Yorkshire, UK.
Bogdashina challenges our understanding of autism and what the
artistic community needs from us. Rather than insisting that they
meet us on our terms, she asserts that we should be ready to
respect and meet theirs. No longer relying soley on our
interpretations of their needs, this notion is reinforced by their
own requests. This is certainly the strength of Bogdashina's book.
Clearly written in approachable language, Bogdashina's book is
certainly suitable for parents, educators and students, while still
being penetrating enough for an academic audience as well.
*Metapsychology*
Bogdashina revises linguistic theories and normal child language
development. The main discussion is that autistic people have a
sensory language, whereas the rest of us have a linguistic one. She
expands on how sensory perception difficulties affect learning. She
reviews current popular interventions (PECS, signing, Lovaas).
'What they say' paragraphs are enlightening quotes from autistic
people, an illustrations by autistic people make it very
readable.
*Speech and Language Therapy Practice*
Another great book by Olga Bogdashina. This is not just a book
about communication issues in Autism, it is a book about language,
learning, intelligence and culture. It is open minded and
thoughtful throughout, repeatedly emphasising the two way nature of
communication and not just focussing on how to make autistic people
do all the work like so many books do. The book is in three parts,
the first looking mainly at theories of language and intelligence,
the second at characteristics, learning styles and development in
autism, and the third and final part examines strategies to enhance
communication'.
*Asperger Information.net*
This book is to help professionals and parents to understand people
with autism. The author views autistic individuals as having a
different language and culture which we must interpret. She asks:
`Why do we always think that it is us who have to teach autistic
people? If we want to grow together, we have to learn from them.The
'What They Say' sections enables readers to see through the eyes of
autistic individuals. The `What Can We Do To Help' sections give
strategies to develop communication skills in autistic individuals.
There are also many examples which show differences in perception,
thinking, language and communication.
*Home Education Advisory Service Bulletin*
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