Language Development in Children with Autism - Softcover

Sievert, Rod; Peridore, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798258944962

Verlag: Independently published, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

This book challenges the pervasive 'critical window' myth—the belief that if a child with autism has not developed language by age five, they never will. Grounded in decades of longitudinal research and clinical evidence, the book provides a comprehensive roadmap for parents and educators, proving that the brain remains plastic and capable of language growth well into middle childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. It explores cutting-edge frameworks such as Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs), the LENA system for audio analysis, and the LAMP method for motor planning. By reframing echolalia as a functional developmental stage and advocating for the early use of AAC, the author empowers caregivers to move from bystanders to primary interventionists. The book offers practical tools for monitoring regression, building joint attention, and navigating the complex social demands of the adolescent years, ultimately asserting that communication is a fundamental human right that does not expire at a certain age.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798258944962
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 249
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