Assessment of Communication and Language in Classical Autism: Issues and Practices

This article describes practices effective in assessing communication and language in persons with autism. We begin with a review of the basic principles that govern assessment in the discipline of speech-language pathology. This is followed by a discussion of features associated with the syndrome o...

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Published in:Assessment for effective intervention 2002-10, Vol.27 (1-2), p.61-71
Main Authors: Ogletree, Billy T., Pierce, Kathleen, Harn, William E., Fischer, Martin A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autism
Communication
Evaluation
Pathology
Speech
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Summary:This article describes practices effective in assessing communication and language in persons with autism. We begin with a review of the basic principles that govern assessment in the discipline of speech-language pathology. This is followed by a discussion of features associated with the syndrome of autism that impact communication and language assessment. A few general strategies to address these features are provided. We conclude with a presentation of assessment protocols useful for persons with autism at all functioning levels.
ISSN:1534-5084
1938-7458
DOI:10.1177/073724770202700109