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Deafness with Autism: A School Age Communication Perspective

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1.  A thorough case history review: Is only necessary during the assessment. Is not necessary. Is necessary prior to assessment and should include a review of all medical history and educational history. Is easy to complete.

2.  Identifying strategies that the child uses to ________ communication will help determine goals for expressive language. avoid initiate participate in distract

3.  When evaluating a child with deafness and autism or suspected autism it is important to: use sign language cover your mouth when you speak assess intelligence levels assess what level of auditory skills exist

4.  An important component of setting up a successful therapy session includes: identifying and using child-specific motivators. giving stickers as rewards. using food as reinforcers. having fun games and activities.

5.  Strategies to develop auditory skills: require using a loud voice and slower speech include covering the mouth with your hand may require supports with visual, tactile, or augmented communication require a strict auditory-oral approach