by Jenny Edgar | Jan 8, 2023 | Autism
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...
by Jenny Edgar | Jan 8, 2023 | Autism
Children with autism (ASD) 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...
by Jenny Edgar | Jan 8, 2023 | Autism
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...
by Jenny Edgar | Jan 8, 2023 | Autism, Language Development
Play is an integral part of a child’s life. A child begins to learn that when an object is picked up, the object has a name and often a sound / movement / action attached to it. For example, ‘a lion’ can roar and stomp around. Children learn about: 1. The world /...