Leading with Language @ Kerry’s Place Autism Services

The communication curriculum helps establish and develop participants’ ability to use different aspects of language to be successful in interacting with others. Using evidence-based strategies, the aim of this group will be to develop abilities in requesting, labeling and listener responding skills. Some topics explored, – Requesting for preferred objects, items, and activities – Responding when their name is called – Following instructions – Labelling and identifying items in the environment – Requesting for attention – Recognizing nonverbal cues – Appropriately terminating a conversation – Asking for clarification – Clarifying Messages – Being considerate of peer’s perspectives