Approach to Speech Delay
Approach to Speech Delay
Approach to Speech Delay
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Autism Spectrum Disorders• Pervasive developmental disorder characterized by:1. Impairment in social interaction• Poor non-verbal communication• Lack of peer relationships and reciprocity• Lack of shared attention2. Impairment in communication• <strong>Delay</strong>ed expressive language• Repetitive or sterotyped speech3. Restricted, repetitive, sterotyped behavior• Preoccupation with parts• Inflexible adherence <strong>to</strong> nonfunctional routine• Mo<strong>to</strong>r mannerisms• May have exaggerated responses <strong>to</strong> stimuli