Life with ASD: Communication and Socialization
Autism Spectrum Disorder, also known as ASD, is a developmental disorder that hinders an individual’s social, communication, and behavioral skills. People, especially children, who are diagnosed with ASD often resemble a healthy individual but develop at a much slower rate due to brain mechanisms. A specific symptom that is directly related to autism spectrum disorder is the patient’s inability to communicate effectively; this is sometimes referred to as nonverbal autism (Mundy et al., 1986). Nonverbal autism can be linked with speech apraxia, a neurological condition that makes the spoken language difficult in both execution and understanding. Speech apraxia is common among children with autism, affecting 25% of the total population (Yamagishi et al., 2012). Nonverbal autism can have two different meanings, but they both lead to similar problems: leaving patients with the inability to speak or the inability to use language. Patients with nonverbal autism also suffer greatly in social settings
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Each study is constructed to find means of communication and socialization that allow patients with nonverbal autism patients to fit in with their respective society. If patients are having trouble perceiving messages at an adequate rate, be patient and allow their brains to reason. If patients are acting out when frustration builds, work towards alternate means of communication. If patients are lacking effectiveness in social situations, take baby steps and use mechanical objects to create a comfortable connection. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition that affects every patient differently, so it is important to try and understand their perspective in all social situations. When verbal communication seems impossible, alternative means provide resources to engage in effective communication and social interaction regardless of verbal