Recorded Webinar: Explorations of Language in Autism (SPARK)

Description:

In this recorded webinar, Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D., explores language development in autism. Language is one of the most variable characteristics in children and adults with ASD. Some individuals acquire fluent age-appropriate language skills (though still have difficulties using language appropriately in social contexts); others acquire language but remain below expectations for their age; and almost one-third fail to acquire more than minimal spoken language skills. In this talk, Tager-Flusberg reviews what is currently known about factors associated with these various outcomes. She also discusses the significance of these findings for early evaluation and interventions targeting speech, language, and communication skills.