Early intervention and social communication Kasari explains that nearly all autistic children will require support/intervention on engagement, imitation, joint attention, and play (2:00). She states that the goal of early
Introduction Bogdashina explains that language and communication issues are not causes of autism. Instead, they are caused by differences in sensory perception (7:30). She shares her personal story of being
Early Life, Diagnosis, and Family Response Mostafavi’s brother was born in 1995, when she was just two years old. During pregnancy and early infancy, his development seemed uncomplicated. However, at
Auditory processing in autism Rentschler describes common auditory processing differences in autism, including difficulties understanding spoken language, filtering out background noise from speech, and sound tolerance issues (5:10). The speaker outlines
History and importance of anthropomorphism Atherton defines anthropomorphism as the attribution of human-like qualities, emotions, or behaviors to non-human entities, such as animals or objects (1:58). Examples of anthropomorphism are seen
Descriptions of language and communication in autism Kana describes language and communication difficulties in autism and how they translate into social differences in everyday life (2:55). Descriptors of autistic communication within
Fear-based narratives and the middle ground Wisniewski describes the fear-based narratives that surround online safety for teens, particularly in the context of autism (0:35). She asserts that fear-based beliefs lead to
Language and Communication Language and communication difficulties are core symptoms of autism, and around one-third of children with autism are nonverbal or minimally verbal. Moskowitz explains that verbal children often
Auditory Processing Disorders Auditory processing disorders (APDs) arise from issues in the auditory cortex, the part of the brain where sounds are prioritized or removed (6:10); this is a particular issue for
