Treating Severe Articulation Problems in Children with Autism Presented By Tracy Vail,MS,CCC/SLP
Why Can’t He/She Talk? Impossible to tell until the child talks! Does the child “hear” sounds/words? Does the child have adequate musculature? Can the child produce required movements? Can the child combine required movements?
Increasing Vocalizations Pair with established reinforcers Reinforce all vocal attempts
Initial Sound/Vocal Attempts
Vocal Approximations
Give a Communicative Behavior Teach “I talk, I get.” Increases EO for Speaking Increases child’s control over environment Decreases need for negative behaviors
Sign Language
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Pairing Signs with Vocals
Teaching Signs to Clarify
Passive Oral Motor
Active Oral Motor
Finger Prompts/Sound Song
Combining Sounds
Shaping Vocal Mands
Fade Prompts
Receptive, NVI mixed with Mands
Teach Receptive &Tact from Mand Repertoire
Build Syllables
Fill in Songs
Fill ins/Mands with Stories
VB Modules
Increasing Length of Utterance
Fade Prompts for IV Category
Teach Features Functions Classes
Mands for Info
Multiple NET Opportunities