COMMUNICATION
One of the first signs of autism that we recognize in a person with autism is a communication delay.
Many autistic children and adults struggle with communication.
Some are nonspeaking, while others can speak but have trouble deciphering more nuanced social cues.It’s important for parents, teachers, caregivers, and really everyone to have a basic understanding of the different ways that autistic people communicate,
Avoiding Eye Contact, Echolalia, processing time, Understanding Social Nuances are some of the key issues related to communication in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Following links will give you more information on this topic-
Communication in Aspergers
http://www.autism-help.org/communication-aspergers-autism.htmhttp://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/communication-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-part-1/
Visual Aids-
http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/sciencedocs/atn/visual_supports.pdf
Social Communication Disorder
https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/diagnosis/dsm-5-diagnostic-criteria
iPad apps for communication-
https://www.crisisprevention.com/Blog/April-2015/65-Awesome-Apps-for-Autism
https://www.bluebeepals.com/special-needs-the-imums/the-imums-favorite-reviewed-apps-for-autism/