SPEECH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
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Language Therapy for Children with Autism:
Speech and Language therapy at STAR Center is provided in collaboration with other therapies to help the child maximize their potential. Speech & Language therapy supports expressive, receptive, play, and cognitive communication needs. Some of the tools used by speech language therapists at STAR Center include:
· Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS),
· Social scripting
· Activity schedules
· Social skills groups
· Cognitive skills development
· Social stories
· Video modeling
Augmentative and Assistive technology communication (AAC) Evaluation and Treatment:
Children who are not communicating verbally may benefit from an alternative mode of communication. Alternative communication systems can assist children with complex communication needs communicate their wants/needs and build their receptive and expressive skills. A successful alternative communication system can support a child’s ability to make friends, participate in group settings, and develop literacy skills. Some of the tools used by speech and language therapists at STAR Center include:
· Test of Aided Symbol Performance (TASP) evaluation
· Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
· Pixon Project Communication Program
· Use of various IPAD communication applications
· Simple voice output switches
· Coordination with professionals in circumstances when higher technological systems are appropriate
