This course is part of the Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy in Semester 5. Understanding and supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social communication Disorder (SCD) is a key aspect of clinical practice for SLT professionals. As ASD presents with a wide range of needs, it is essential for SLTs to apply evidence-based methods when assessing and providing intervention. This teaching unit focuses on equipping students with the skills to evaluate communication disorders including ASD and SCD within diverse cultural and linguistic contexts. Students will engage with clinical case studies, learning to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical strategies to design tailored, evidence-informed intervention plans that address the unique challenges faced by individuals with ASD.

Temps présentiel : 20 heures

Charge de travail étudiant : 50 heures

Méthode(s) d'évaluation : Evaluation - TC, Examen final

Référence :
- Santos, C. L. D., Barreto, I. I., Floriano, I., Tristão, L. S., Silvinato, A., & Bernardo, W. M. (2024). Screening and diagnostic tools for autism spectrum disorder: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinics, 79, 100323. - Boucher, J. (2022). Autism Spectrum Disorders: Characteristics, Causes and Practical Issues. - Schaeffer, J., Abd El-Raziq, M., Castroviejo, E., Durrleman, S., Ferré, S., Grama, I., & Tuller, L. (2023). Language in autism: domains, profiles and co-occurring conditions. Journal of neural transmission, 130(3), 433-457. - Cohn, E. G., McVilly, K. R., Harrison, M. J., & Stiegler, L. N. (2022). Repeating purposefully: Empowering educators with functional communication models of echolalia in Autism. Autism & Developmental Language Impairments, 7, 23969415221091928. - Blume, J., Wittke, K., Naigles, L., & Mastergeorge, A. M. (2021). Language growth in young children with autism: Interactions between language production and social communication. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51(2), 644-665. - Kasari, C., Brady, N., Lord, C., & Tager‐Flusberg, H. (2013). Assessing the minimally verbal school‐aged child with autism spectrum disorder. Autism Research, 6(6), 479-493.