Abstract
This article describes the relationship between expressive communication impairments and common challenging behaviors in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability. The communication challenges of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder/Intellectual Disability are described and several evidence-based intervention strategies are proposed to support communication so as to decrease challenging behaviors. Recommendations for practice are offered.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 41-55 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Behavior
- Communication
- Intellectual Disability
- Intervention
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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