Read the article, “Beyond Me” in the Readings and Resources section. The author describes how individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) find it difficult to understand another’s perspective. This manifests in difficulties with joint attention, comprehension and usage of pronouns and reading the emotions of others. At the end of this article there are four programs designed by speech pathologists that target social skills.
Now watch the video in the Readings and Resources section featuring Paul Morris, a young gentleman with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In his speech, Paul says, “It took me a long time to socialize. I’m still learning what that means.” What does he perceive are his obstacles? Are there obstacles he still has trouble recognizing? Choose one of the four programs mentioned in the “Beyond Me” article. Describe one or more tasks you might use from these programs to facilitate Paul’s pragmatic skills.
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In the Readings and Resources area, read the article “Beyond Me.” The author illustrates how people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) struggle to grasp other people’s points of view. This emerges as difficulty with shared attention, comprehension and pronoun usage, and reading others’ emotions. There are four programs established by speech pathologists that emphasize social skills towards the end of this article.
Now, in the Readings and Resources section, watch the film showing Paul Morris, a young man with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
“It took me a long time to socialize,” Paul adds in his address. “I’m still figuring out what that means.” What do he see as his challenges? Is there anything he still has problems recognizing? Select one of the four programs listed.
