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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Neurodevelopmental spectrum characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and restricted behaviors.
Communication deficits
Challenges in understanding and using nonverbal communication, speech, and social interaction nuances.
Speech Delay
Heterogeneity in speech development trajectories among individuals with ASD.
Nonverbal Communication
Challenges in using gestures, facial expressions, and establishing joint attention.
Echolalia
Immediate repetition of words or phrases, serving various functions in communication and self-regulation.
Syntax and Pragmatics
Variations in syntactic development and difficulties in using language in social contexts.
Joint Attention
Establishing and maintaining joint attention is foundational for social communication.
Social Anxiety
Fear of judgment and uncertainty in social situations, requiring tailored interventions.
Social Isolation
Challenges in initiating and maintaining social connections, addressing through interventions and inclusive environments.
Social Skills Training
Breaking down social skills into manageable components and providing modeling and feedback.
Peer-Mediated Interventions
Creating opportunities for ASD individuals to interact with neurotypical peers, promoting acceptance and skill development.
Language Challenges
Delays in speech development and difficulties in using language effectively for social interaction.
Echolalia
Immediate and delayed repetition of words or phrases, offering insights into cognitive and communicative processes.
Syntactic Development
Varied acquisition and use of sentence structure, influencing language expression complexity.
Pragmatic Development
Nuanced use of language in social contexts, impacting social interactions and relationships.
Literacy Challenges
Difficulties in reading comprehension and strategies for supporting literacy development.
Cognitive Profiles
Diverse range of cognitive abilities in individuals with ASD, influencing language and communication.
Neurocognitive Investigations
Using assessments to understand verbal learning and memory in ASD, providing insights into language processing.
Early Intervention
Emphasizing the critical role of early language intervention in addressing language challenges and supporting development.
Joint attention
Foundational role in early social-communicative development, key marker in neurodevelopmental models of ASD.
Regression
Clinical phenomenon in ASD, loss of previously acquired language and social skills.
Symbolic representation
Language as a symbolic system for communication.
Non-symbolic communication
Use of gestures and other non-verbal modes.
Prosody
Rhythm, intonation, and stress in speech.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Behavioral interventions for communication challenges.
Social skills training
Targeted programs to enhance social interaction.
Family and peer support
Creating a supportive network for individuals with ASD.
Speech loss patterns
Variability in the timing and nature of speech loss in infantile autism.
Early identification
Importance of early intervention for at-risk infants.
Syntactic-pragmatic relationship
Connection between sentence structure and pragmatic language use.
MLU as a developmental marker
Using MLU to assess language proficiency.
Amnesic features
Investigating memory challenges in individuals with ASD.
Neurocognitive phenotypes
Understanding variations in cognitive profiles in ASD.
Early intervention strategies
Importance of early identification and targeted support.
Social-pragmatic interventions
Addressing social and pragmatic aspects of communication.
Neurocognitive-informed practices
Tailoring interventions based on individual cognitive profiles.
Joint attention
Its pivotal role in early social development.
Regression in ASD
Clinical features and contributing factors.
Heterogeneity in communication profiles
Recognizing the diverse communication profiles observed in toddlers with ASD.
Communication heterogeneity
Acknowledging diverse communication profiles.
Tailoring interventions
Addressing individual needs in communication support.
Prosodic performance
Its impact on socialization ratings in ASD.
Clinical implications
Designing interventions to address prosodic challenges.
Evolution of research
Tracing the development of ASD research.
Future implications
Identifying areas for future research and practice.
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Harnessing diverse expertise for comprehensive support.
Interconnectedness of language and social development in ASD.
Longitudinal studies
Uncovering patterns and variabilities in language trajectories.
Symbolic communication challenges in ASD.
Language acquisition models
Insights into divergent symbolic use.
Multidimensionality in assessments
Capturing diverse language profiles.
Individualized assessment
Adapting strategies to individual needs.
Communicative intention in ASD
Typical and atypical patterns.
Contrasting profiles
ASD vs. typically developing toddlers.
Social communication challenges in high-functioning ASD.
Evidence-based interventions
Tailoring approaches to individual needs.
Literacy challenges in ASD
A comprehensive perspective.
Holistic intervention
Fostering literacy within the context of overall communication development.
Integration of research into practice
Bridging the gap between theory and intervention.
Holistic support
Recognizing the interconnected nature of language, communication, and social development.
Continuum of care
Tailoring interventions to evolving needs across the lifespan.
Neurocognitive diversity in ASD.
Contributing factors to cognitive variability.
Executive functioning components in ASD.
Interventional strategies
Enhancing cognitive control.
Reciprocal relationship between language and cognitive development.
Language as a cognitive tool
Implications for problem-solving.
Technological contributions to neurocognitive research.
Emerging themes
Shaping the future of ASD research.
Cognitive-based interventions in ASD.
Personalized approaches
Tailoring interventions to cognitive profiles.
Integration of cognitive and neurocognitive insights.
Implications for future research and practice.