Communication Impairments in Autism Spectrum Disorders

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This course provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), including characteristics, diagnosis, and etiologies. Interventions used by speech-language pathologists for enhancing the communication of individuals with ASD across the lifespan will be presented, with a focus on using evidence-based practice guidelines to determine programs of treatment. Current developments and research findings related to assessment and intervention will be discussed.