Camelia Crîșmariu

Presentation: Development of conversational skills in children with ASD

Abstract:

One specificity of the autism spectrum disorder is the delay in the development of the social and communication skills. However, people with autism want to bond with the people around them but may not know exactly how to do so. They talk over others, they don't wait their turn in the conversation, they don't listen, they don't ask questions, they just talk about what they like. The result is that they happen to be excluded and isolated, without understanding why. By understanding the parts of the conversation, through various exercises, we can help people with autism improve their conversational skills and enjoy quality connections with those around them.