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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Spontaneity of Communication in Individuals with Autism

Auteurs: Hsu-Min Chiang, Mark Carter

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 4/2008

Abstract

This article provides an examination of issues related to spontaneity of communication in children with autism. Deficits relating to spontaneity or initiation are frequently reported in individuals with autism, particularly in relation to communication and social behavior. Nevertheless, spontaneity is not necessarily clearly conceptualized or measured. Several approaches to conceptualization of communicative spontaneity are examined with a particular focus on the continuum model and how it might be practically applied. A range of possible explanations for deficits in spontaneity of communication in children with autism is subsequently explored, including external factors (highly structured teaching programs, failure to systematically instruct for spontaneity) and intrinsic characteristics (intellectual disability, stimulus overselectivity, weak central coherence). Possible implications for future research are presented.

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Titel: Spontaneity of Communication in Individuals with Autism
Auteurs: Hsu-Min Chiang
Mark Carter
Publicatiedatum: 01-04-2008
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 4/2008
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-007-0436-7

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