Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: SLP Overview and Interventions

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Prevalence

Causes

Definition and Diagnosis

Symptoms

Review

Current Research

Summary

Section 3: Treatment Considerations and Some Approaches

General Considerations

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Technology-Based Interventions

Sensory-Based/Sensory-Motor Treatments

Review

Summary

Section 4: Behavioral Intervention Approaches

Behavioral Issues

Overview of Behavioral Interventions

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Naturalistic Behavioral Approaches

Review

Summary

Section 5: Relationship-Based and Social Communication Interventions

Relationship-Based Interventions

Social Communication Interventions

Review

Summary

Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a large contract therapy company, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Disclosure: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Louanne received both her M.A. in Communicative Disorders and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Alabama.  She has over 18 years of experience in clinical settings including pediatric and adult outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, public schools, private schools, home health, and acute care.  She has held multiple leadership roles with direct impact on clinical training and oversight of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists.  She has focused extensive study in the area of diagnostics and treatment of Dysphagia as well as treating patients with multiple complexities.

Disclosure: Louanne Waldron, M.S., CCC-SLP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.