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SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPY
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What is Speech Therapy?

• Speech and Language Therapy is an integral part
  of treatment for autism. Autism and speech
  disorders have a strong association and a person
  with autism can show various speech and
  communication problems.
• In addition to learning to speak, the person must
  also learn to use verbal and nonverbal cues in
  language for communication. Given that autism is
  such a broad spectrum, different people will face
  different issues to varying degrees which makes
  proper diagnosis very critical to treatment.
  Speech Therapy and Audiology can play a major
  role in diagnosing the problems. Children
  typically say their first words between 18 and 24
  months, and start forming very basic sentences in
  their second year. Early detection (before the
  age of 3) of speech delays is important to fully
  benefit from speech therapy exercises.

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• After early identification and intervention,
  providing speech therapy for children can have
  high impact with many children being able to
  communicate better. Throughout therapy, the
  speech-language pathologist also works closely
  with the family, school, and other professionals.
  Being able to communicate better is the key
  benefit of speech therapy for autism and this
  makes it possible for people with autism to
  improve their ability to form relationships and
  better function in their daily life.

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Speech Language Pathologists Role

• Speech and language pathologists provide a wide
  range of individualized services but they also
  support individuals, families, support groups,
  and provide information to the general public.
  Speech services begin with initial screening for
  communication, swallowing disorders and continue
  with assessment and diagnosis, consultation for
  the provision of advice regarding management,
  intervention, and treatment, provide counseling
  and other follow up services for these disorders.
• Jewels Speech Language pathologist deals with
  disorders in communication, evaluation,
  diagnosis, and rehabilitation of speech and
  language disorders. Speech therapist integrates
  all aspects of speech and language development
  which includes receptive and expressive language,
  articulation respiration and fluency.

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• Cognitive aspects of communication (e.g.,
  attention, memory, problem-solving executive
  functions).
• Speech (e.g., phonation, articulation, fluency,
  resonance voice).
• Language including comprehension expression
  in oral, written, graphic and manual modalities,
  language processing, pre literacy,
  language-based literacy skills, phonological
  awareness.
• Swallowing or other upper aerodigestive
  functions such as infant feeding aeromechanical
  events.
• Sensory awareness related to communication,
  swallowing, or other upper aerodigestive
  functions.

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Speech Language Therapy Benefits

• Speech therapy can improve overall communication.
  This makes it possible for people with autism to
  improve their ability to form relationships and
  function in day-to-day life.
• Specific goals of speech therapy include helping
  the individual with autism
• Articulate words well.
• Communicate both verbally and nonverbally.
• Start communication without prompting from
  others.
• Understand verbal nonverbal communication, and
  what other people mean in different settings.

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• Know the appropriate time and place to
  communicate something for example, when to say
  "good morning".
• Grow conversation skills.
• Exchange ideas.
• Communicate in ways to develop relationships.
• Enjoy communicating, playing, and interacting
  with other.
• Learn self-control.

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Best Time to Start Speech Therapy

• The earlier speech therapy is started, the
  better. Autism spectrum disorder is usually clear
  before age 3. Language delays can be noticed as
  early as 18 months of age. In some cases, autism
  can be identified as early 10 to 12 months of
  age. It is very important to start speech therapy
  as early as possible, when it can have the
  biggest effect.
• Some telltale signs like repetitive activities,
  echolalia, resistance to changes in routines, and
  the inability to interact socially with others
  belonging to the same age group may confirm
  autism diagnosis in younger children.

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• Parents of children with autism can begin speech
  therapy for autism at home as soon as they
  receive a formal diagnosis from a speech-language
  pathologist, psychologist, or pediatrician.
• Although its a life-long condition, some
  individuals show the ability to improve and
  acquire social communication skills as they grow
  older.
• Research shows those who improve the most are
  often those who receive the most speech therapy.

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What role does speech therapy play in the
treatment of autism?

• Speech-language pathologists are a key part of
  the autism treatment team. With early screening
  and detection, speech therapists often lead the
  way in helping with the diagnosis of autism and
  making referrals to other specialists.
• Once autism is diagnosed, speech therapists
  figure out the best ways to improve
  communication. The speech-language pathologist
  works closely with the family, school, and other
  professionals. If someone with autism is
  nonverbal or has major trouble with speech, the
  speech therapist may introduce alternatives to
  speech, including

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• Electronic "talkers"
• Signing or typing
• Using pictures instead of words to help a child
  learn to communicate
• Improving articulation of speech by massaging or
  exercising lips or facial muscles
• Having people sing songs that match the rhythm,
  emphasis, and flow of sentences
• Some of these methods are supported more by
  research than others. Be sure to discuss them
  thoroughly with the speech-language pathologist
  and your child's pediatrician.

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Speech Therapy Exercises For Children With Autism

• Teach Them The Essential Words
• Present Them With Multiple Choices
• Play Sorting Games
• Read Short Stories With Your Kid
• Use Communication Boards
• Teach Them Facial Expressions
• Engage In Sensory Activities
• Provide Positive Reinforcement

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Can Your Child Grow Out of Autism?

• The likely answer is no. However, there is a
  possibility of improvement through the correct
  therapy and exercises. It is impossible to
  predict which children will grow out of ASD.
  Nonetheless, early diagnosis intervention
  increase a childs chances of becoming a healthy,
  functional, and independent adult.
• Children on the autism spectrum face varying
  degrees of difficulty in communicating. The
  exercises can strengthen your child's logical
  analytical thinking, problem-solving attitude,
  social communication skills.
• Your child may be entirely non-verbal or shows
  severe aversion towards ordinary sounds,
  lighting, and textures. In that cases, it may be
  necessary to consult with a behavioral therapist
  and special educator immediately.

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To know more from Jewel Autism

To know more of Jewel Speech Therapy Department

• Please visit https//www.jewelautismcentre.com/

• Please visit https//youtu.be/RbBjeEbkcl0

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