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Communication Disorders Resources
Practical information about communication challenges, AAC, and how behavior analysts and SLPs work together.
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Understanding Communication Challenges
Speech Disorders
- Articulation
- Fluency (stuttering)
- Voice
- Apraxia
Language Disorders
- Receptive
- Expressive
- Social (pragmatic)
Communication differences are a core feature of autism.
AAC
AAC does not prevent speech. Research shows it supports and increases spoken language.
Low-Tech: PECS, communication boards, sign language.
High-Tech: Speech-generating devices, tablet apps, eye-gaze systems.
How ABA Supports Communication
- Mands: Requests
- Tacts: Labels
- Echoics: Imitation
- Intraverbals: Conversation
Functional Communication Training replaces challenging behaviors with communication.
SLP + BCBA Collaboration
SLPs: Speech mechanics, AAC selection.
BCBAs: Reinforcement, data, generalization, parent training.
SLP: what to teach. BCBA: how to teach. Together: better outcomes.
Free Tools
ToolSocial Story Creator
Communication expectations.
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ToolVisual Schedule Builder
Communication routines.
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ToolBehavior Tracker
Track communication attempts.
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ToolIEP Goals Builder
Communication IEP goals.
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FAQ
What are communication disorders?
Conditions affecting understanding, expression, speech, fluency, or social language.
What is AAC?
Any method supplementing or replacing spoken language. Supports speech development.
How does ABA help communication?
Through Verbal Behavior and Functional Communication Training.
How do SLPs and BCBAs collaborate?
SLP: what to teach. BCBA: how to teach. Both contribute to success.
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