autism spectrum disorder (OSB), is a broad term used to describe a group of neurodevelopmental disorders.
These disorders, characterized by problems with communication and social interaction. OSB’ People with a disability are usually limited, shows repetitive and stereotypical interests or behavioral patterns.
OSB’ speech and language therapy, addresses language and communication difficulties. OSB’ verbal of people who have, general purpose while helping them improve their nonverbal and social communication, helping the person communicate in more useful and functional ways.
Difficulties with communication and speech vary from person to person.. Some people on the autism spectrum can't speak at all, while others like to talk., but have trouble maintaining conversations or understanding body language and facial expressions when talking to others. Because OSB A prescribed language speech therapy program cannot be created and run. At the end of the comprehensive evaluation made according to the individual characteristics of the person, program is created and speech disorders specialist/ speech language therapist takes part in the special education team.
CAUSES OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Autism, it is present throughout the person's life and it is not yet known what causes it. Some possible causes include:
- genetic factors;
- Differences in brain development or brain function;
- May be exposure to harmful substances or chemicals in the environment.
RISK FACTORS
Some early symptoms may turn into signs of autism in the future.. These symptoms:
12. per month; a child with typical development will turn his head when he hears his name autism spectrum disorder a child with, may not turn to look even after the name is repeated several times, but can react to other sounds.
13. per month; a child with delayed speech, pointing to make up for the lack of speech, using facial expressions OSB’ a child who has, may make no attempt to compensate for delayed speech or limit speech to repeating what has been heard on TV or just heard.
14. per month; a typically developing child, while he brought a picture to show his mother and enjoyed it OSB’a child who has, can bring him a bottle to open, but does not look at his mother in the face or share the pleasure of playing together.
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SYMPTOMS
DSM-5, symptoms of autism (1) problems with communication and social interaction, (2) restricted or repetitive behavior, divides the activity patterns into two categories.. These are the symptoms:
- feelings, communication problems, including difficulties sharing interests or maintaining a back and forth conversation,
- nonverbal communication problems, such as maintaining eye contact or reading body language,
- Difficulties in developing and maintaining relationships,
- repetitive movements, behaviors or speech patterns,
- Strict adherence to certain routines or behaviors,
- Adverse reaction to a particular sound or increase or decrease in sensitivity to certain sensory information from their environment,
- May have some or all of the signs of fixed interests or preoccupations.
LANGUAGE AND SPEAKING THERAPY
There is no known cure for autism. It's best to get early help for young children with autism. Adolescents and adults with autism are also in school, benefit from intervention to help them communicate better at work and in the community.
Speech disorders specialists/speech language therapists play an important role in autism intervention. home of a person with autism, they can help him develop communication and social skills in a variety of settings, such as school and work. At the same time, It can also help the person learn to use ADIS if they need help communicating.. Generally studied skills:
- Communicating with others in a variety of settings,
- Using appropriate communication behaviors,
- take turns,
- Accepting change and expanding interests, including trying new foods,
- Developing reading and writing skills,
- To be able to use speech sounds correctly and appropriately,
- be able to express themselves in sentences,
- start a chat, to continue, to conclude,
- Understanding communication messages,
- asking and answering questions,
- Keeping the conversation in context.
WHAT WE DO AT OUR CENTER?
As Özem Special Education and Rehabilitation Center otheism spectrum disorder Comprehensive assessment of communication skills of individuals with disabilities is carried out and conducted by speech disorders specialists..
At the same time, considering that development is a whole, not only communication skills of the individual, but also, motor, social, cognitive skills are also evaluated by the relevant experts and the process is shared with the family..
Working with the experts of the subject in children who are decided to receive therapy, trainings are applied individually and family trainings and therapies are definitely supported..
All applications are carried out by providing evidence-based and interdisciplinary cooperation..
