Autism and Communication

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Autism and Communication

• By
• clifmond shameerudeen

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Let me introduce myself

• I am a Marathon Runner,
• Chicago Marathon
• 08/10/2004
• Time 4hr. 22mins,
• Pace 10.01.

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Introduction

• Today we are going to discuss one of the most
  important subject in Human Existence, which is
  Communication.
• We will explore the possibilities of how to
  relate to, or how to communicate to Autistic
  individuals
• We are in this together I am Caregiver just like
  you ok, .

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Contents

• Ways we communicate
• Verbal language, speech
• Non Verbalbody language
• nb Autistic Individuals dont see the big
  picture.

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Overview

• What is the big Picture
• The How you say not what you say
• The How!!! not when you say it

Verbal
You
Body
person
Ears
Eyes
words
Non-Verbal
Noise
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Definition

• Communication is defined as
• According to the Webster Dictionary communication
  is define as a act of connecting with or
  conveying either by verbal or non verbal.
• sourceWebster Dictionary, Published 1997,
  Landoll. Inc

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Statistics of Autism in Indiana

• In 1990 Indiana had population of 6,195,643 and 1
  in every 66 person has autism which means that
  37,323 has autism in
  Indiana.

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Wow! which one is saying what?
You say, No, I cannot have Cheese
Hello John, You and I will go and get some Stuff
from the store But you dont know what type of
cheese You want, right !
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Verbal Communication

• Language, we all have a gift of speaking
• Using the right words at the right time.
• Account for all the words you say and meaning.
• Saying the right thing at the wrong time.
• Examples of typical situations

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Non-Verbal

• Body Language
• What message are you giving by your Expressions
• Judging by visual expressions
• Saying a positive thing with a negative
  expression
• Examples of typical situations

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Group Exercise

• Read the article and present what you have
  learned, who, what, setting and message the
  author is trying to convey to us and any other
  points.

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The end of the beginning!

• The value of verbal non-verbal communication.
• The how and not what or when!
• Audience Response..
• Fill out the questionnaire

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Where to Get More Information

• Contact me at clifmonds_at_yahoo.com
• The presentation will online at
• http//www.andrews.edu/clifmond/autism