Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Do We Speak the Same Language?

by Olga Bogdashina and Olga Bogdashina

Book Overview

Providing a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism, Olga Bogdashina explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children. She stresses the importance of identifying each autistic individual's nonverbal language - which can be visual, tactile, kinaesthetic, auditory, olfactory or gustatory - with a view to establish...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843102676
• ISBN13: 9781843102670
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Excellent help for the parent of Asperger child

I must admit that I have not fully read the book. I took it out last summer and it was very helpful in finding information to back up my son's issue with speech. Then I again search high and low (forgot title to book) at the library to find it again and had it sent from another library. It is a bit technical for the parent but having the excerpts from people with autism is very helpful.

autism

Excellent book on the subject I highly recommend it either for lay or professionals and necessary reading.

Highly Recommended

Another great book by Olga Bogdashina. My only warning is that you could find it a bit heavy going, but only because it is fantastically comprehensive. This is not just a book about communication issues in Autism... it is a book about language, learning, intelligence, and culture. It is open minded and thoughtful throughout, repeatedly emphasising the two way nature of communication and not just focusing on how to make autistic people do all the work like so many books do. The book is in three parts, the first looking mainly at theories of language and intelligence, the second at language characteristics, learning styles and development in autism, and the third and final part examines strategies to enhance communication. This is not a handbook that can teach someone how to communicate better, but what it is is a thorough guide to understanding what the communication issues of autistic people are.