Unit 4222-253 Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions
Unit 4222-253 Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions
Learning Outcome 1
1) describe the types of difficulty that individual with an autistic spectrum condition may have with language and other ways of communicating with others
The difficulties may show them self in some or all of the following ways:
a delayed or complete lack of development of spoken language with no alternative means of communicating developed to compensate for this
there may be difficulty in initiating or sustaining a two-way conversation, the individual may give the impression of talking at you, not to you.
repetitive use of language, often centering around the individual's special interest
may be able to ask for their own needs but does not understand that words can be used to convey emotions and social information
being unable to understand body language and facial expressions
taking words literally with no comprehension of irony or sarcasm
speech that is pedantic - the emphasis is on factual correctness, possibly delivered in a monotone
reversal of pronouns - getting the use of the terms 'you' 'me' and 'them' confused
make factual comments that are often irrelevant to the current situation
the condition can affect both expressive and receptive speech, meaning the individual does not always understand what they say, hear or read
poor control of pitch, tone and intonation - speech can be inappropriately loud or shrill or delivered with too much emphasis
2) identify problems that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have in social interaction and relationships
Problems may show themselves in some or all of the following ways:
impaired use and understanding of non-verbal communication - eye contact, facial expressions and body posture
difficulties in developing peer relationships
lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment of experiences, like pointing at a colourful hot air balloon for example
a lack in social or emotional reciprocity -
Learning Outcome 1
1) describe the types of difficulty that individual with an autistic spectrum condition may have with language and other ways of communicating with others
The difficulties may show them self in some or all of the following ways:
a delayed or complete lack of development of spoken language with no alternative means of communicating developed to compensate for this
there may be difficulty in initiating or sustaining a two-way conversation, the individual may give the impression of talking at you, not to you.
repetitive use of language, often centering around the individual's special interest
may be able to ask for their own needs but does not understand that words can be used to convey emotions and social information
being unable to understand body language and facial expressions
taking words literally with no comprehension of irony or sarcasm
speech that is pedantic - the emphasis is on factual correctness, possibly delivered in a monotone
reversal of pronouns - getting the use of the terms 'you' 'me' and 'them' confused
make factual comments that are often irrelevant to the current situation
the condition can affect both expressive and receptive speech, meaning the individual does not always understand what they say, hear or read
poor control of pitch, tone and intonation - speech can be inappropriately loud or shrill or delivered with too much emphasis
2) identify problems that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have in social interaction and relationships
Problems may show themselves in some or all of the following ways:
impaired use and understanding of non-verbal communication - eye contact, facial expressions and body posture
difficulties in developing peer relationships
lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment of experiences, like pointing at a colourful hot air balloon for example
a lack in social or emotional reciprocity -