Assessing Language Skills in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Webinar (Recording)
Presenter(s): Patricia Villarreal Ybarra, SLP, Shannon Wang, M.A., CCC-SLP, Nancy Castilleja, SLP
Difficulties with communication, language, and social skills are common concerns for individuals diagnosed with ASD. While some individuals’ communication and language difficulties are subtle, and other individuals are severe, early identification in all cases provides the best opportunity for improvement. During this webinar we will focus on assessments based on different ages and language ability levels.
Overview
Difficulties with communication, language, and social skills are common concerns for individuals diagnosed with ASD. While some individuals’ communication and language difficulties are subtle, and other individuals are severe, early identification in all cases provides the best opportunity for improvement. This webinar will focus on assessments appropriate for individuals of different ages and language ability levels. Discussion will include how each assessment provides information to identify the communication strengths and weaknesses of individuals diagnosed with ASD, intervention planning and engagement of families and teachers to improve communication at home, in the community, and at school.
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