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Guide to communication and language of individuals on the autism spectrum
Author: Dr Karen Guldberg, Senior Lecturer in Autism Studies, Autism Centre for Education and Research, School of Education, College of Social Sciences, University of Birmingham BIOG
Last Updated: 24 October 2011
Publication Date: 30 September 2009
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Terminology
Introduction
The guide
Communication and language difficulties of individuals on the autism spectrum
Background
A developmental approach
Communication difficulties in individuals on the autism spectrum
Language difficulties in individuals on the autism spectrum
Overcoming barriers
Communication intervention
A capacity perspective
A transactional approach
Conclusion
References and resources
Further reading
Websites
Terminology
There is currently debate amongst practitioners and policy makers as to whether the term “autism spectrum disorder”, should continue to be used.
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