Autism Articles

Recasting and rephrasing are key strategies for supporting language development, particularly for children who may have delays in speech or social communication challenges, such as those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These techniques are especially effective...

Total communication is a highly effective approach for supporting children with autism (and other communication challenges) in learning to communicate, including developing spoken language. The concept of total communication emphasises using all available...

Yes, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often exhibit a combination of social communication challenges and restricted, repetitive behaviors. These features are core characteristics of the condition and can vary widely in severity from one individual to...

Determining if a child has autism before the age of 18 months can be challenging. While all children develop at different rates, there are average timeframes considered typical for various milestones. For example, most children start to walk between 12 and 14 months,...

Perth Speech Therapy can provide comprehensive information on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. Whether you are a parent, educator or simply seeking knowledge, we can offer insights, resources and support to help you better understand autism and navigate...

Communication Skills These children: Do not generally share observation or experiences with peers or family members. Have little to no eye contact. May have limited to no speech. They may often repeat words / phrases, and this is referred to as echolalia. Tend not to...

Children with autism often have difficulty socializing with people in general. This can have a significant impact on these children being able to make friends at school and be accepted by their peers. There is substantial evidence to suggest that social skills groups...

Perth Speech Therapy holds Social Skills Group every Saturday. The sessions are for an hour AGE GROUP: 3  to 12 years  (The children are grouped by age so that they learn to mix with peers). WHERE: 89 North Lake Rd, Myaree FEE: $70.00 The group...