Imagine not knowing when someone is telling a funny joke or being sincere. Well this is usually the case with individuals with (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder. Communication is about using (expressive) and understanding (receptive) language. Autism is a social communication disorder and affects both verbal and non-verbal communication. People with ASD often have difficulties with pace, volume, understanding, and comprehension. Often times the social cues that tell us how someone feels or what they mean are often missed or totally ignored.
Some strategies to improve communication with people with ASD include modifying your own language by keeping language short and simple. You should also give instructions in correct order or break into smaller steps. This can be done using a task analysis. Also, try and make abstract concepts more concrete. Dealing with students with ASD can be very challenging . They may need more time to process information. However challenging they may sometimes be, you will learn to love students with Autism the same as you would love all your students.
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