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Ogletree, Billy T.; Bruce, Susan M.; Finch, Amy; Fahey, Ronald; McLean, Lee – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2011
Providing effective interventions for individuals with severe intellectual disabilities (ID) continues to challenge educators, speech-language pathologists, and other allied health professionals. This article reviews recommended intervention practices that have emerged over the past 30 years and illustrates their use through an evidenced-based…
Descriptors: Intervention, Severe Mental Retardation, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Problems
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Landa, Rebecca – Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 2007
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by impairments in social and communication development, accompanied by stereotyped patterns of behavior and interest. The focus of this paper is on the early development of communication in autism, and early intervention for impairments in communication associated with this disorder. An overview of…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communication
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Linn, Alissa; Myles, Brenda Smith – Beyond Behavior, 2004
Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a developmental disability marked by impairments in verbal and nonverbal communication, socialization, and behavior. This article provides an introduction to the difficulties experienced by students with AS and six strategies that can be easily implemented by teachers or parents to help students acquire the skills needed…
Descriptors: Nonverbal Communication, Asperger Syndrome, Developmental Disabilities, Interpersonal Communication