How effective are speech and language treatments for autism?
ASHA produced a treatment efficacy summary on autism [PDF] that describes evidence about how well treatment works. This summary is useful not only to individuals with autism and their caregivers but also to insurance companies considering payment for much needed services for autism.
What do SLPs do when working with individuals with autism?
In 2006, four documents were developed by ASHA outlining the role of the SLP in working with individuals with autism, as well as the knowledge and skills needed to serve this population:
The position statement listed above - Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Life Span - states that "speech-language pathologists play a critical role in screening, diagnosing, and enhancing the social communication development and quality of life of children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)." Further, "individuals with ASD should be eligible for speech-language pathology services due to the pervasive nature of the social communication impairment, regardless of age, cognitive abilities, or performance on standardized testing of formal language skills."
Research articles on autism
Select from the terms below to view search results for journal article abstracts:
Return to Top
|