Autism & Social Communication
Reduced joint engagement is common in this condition.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
DLD stands for this.
Developmental Language Disorder
Assessment for DHH children must reflect the child’s ______.
Communication modality
ID is characterized by limitations in intellectual function and ______.
Adaptive behavior
AAC stands for this.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Echolalia can serve these meaningful functions.
Communication, processing, regulation
DLD is diagnosed when difficulties cannot be explained by these factors.
Hearing loss, autism, intellectual disability, etc.
Access to this determines how effectively spoken language can develop.
Auditory input
FASD commonly affects this cognitive system.
Executive functioning
AAC enhances communication through these multiple means.
Multimodal communication
A child who doesn’t point or show objects may be missing this early skill.
Joint attention
A hallmark of DLD is difficulty in this linguistic domain.
Grammar / morphology / syntax
Signed, spoken, gestures, and total communication are examples of these.
Language modalities
Children with ID often need support with these contextual, everyday skills.
Adaptive / daily living skills
AAC does not prevent this from developing.
Natural speech and language
Interventions for ASD often focus on expanding this reciprocal behavior.
Imitation / joining in / Parallel Play
Children with DLD often struggle with narrative because of weak ______.
Macrostructure or microstructure
Early identification and intervention support development of this critical skill set.
Language foundation
Difficulty with inhibition, planning, and attention is common in this condition.
FASD
This team member’s input is essential when choosing AAC supports.
The family / caregiver
Interventions for ASD often focus on expanding this reciprocal behavior.
Back-and-forth social interaction / Turn-Taking
This principle states that impairment must appear across contexts.
Cross-linguistic / cross-situational consistency
Hearing status alone does not predict this outcome.
Language proficiency
Intervention for ID focuses on functional communication and increasing _______.
Independence / participation
The goal of AAC is to support participation in ________.
Meaningful activities