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- Children with autism often sound different from other people. Some may speak in a flat, monotone voice; others may use unusual modulation or stress different words or parts of words in their speech; and some may speak at an increased volume.
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Jul 25, 2023 · Results suggested that the abilities to discriminate tone and intonation were not impaired at either the form or function level in these autistic children, and that these abilities were positively associated with one another in both autistic and non-autistic groups.
Objective: The prosody of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has several abnormal features. We assessed the speech tone of children with ASD and of children with typical development (TD) by using a new quantitative acoustic analysis.
- “Big Deal!”
- Atypical Speech Patterns in ASD
- Idiosyncratic Speech
- Addressing Atypical Speech Patterns
- Deeper Understanding, Greater Acceptance
The phrase big deal is an interesting example of the use of tone when thinking about autism. It’s a comment used in a sarcastic or ironic way with such regularity, it’s now mostly used to say something is not that significant or important. To convey this meaning, the phrase has to be said in a specific way, using the correct pattern of speech. Adhe...
Recognizing that autistic individuals may speak in an atypical manner is very important. A child with Asperger’s (which is no longer used as an official diagnostic term) may possess an impressive vocabulary, but they may speak in a flat tone that sounds almost robotic. This may be interpreted as insensitivity or lack of interest in specific social ...
One of the core symptoms of autism, restricted/repetitive behaviors and interests, can manifest in speech and language as a fixated focus on idiosyncratic topics (Rouhizadeh et al., 2015). Idiosyncratic speechmay include using stereotypical or inappropriate words. Kids on the spectrum may speak in a way that assumes the person they’re conversing wi...
Cluttering, idiosyncratic speech, echolalia, and abnormal prosody may interfere with a child’s ability to communicate meaningfully with peers and caregivers. Without trying to “fix” them, treatment could help with making friends, self-esteem and exerting more control over their environment. When a child’s communication attempts are understood, thei...
Studying the different speech patterns in ASD is helpful because it guides the way therapy and intervention is structured to improve social communication. A study (Sturrock et al., 2021) highlights the need for researchers to consult autistic children about the way subtle communication differences impact their lives. Some of the findings could help...
Sep 25, 2024 · Depending on their level of support needs, an autistic child can improve their verbal and communication skills with therapies designed to address these challenges. This article discusses the ways in which it can be hard for autistic kids to express ideas appropriately so that others understand them.
Jul 1, 2023 · Results suggested that the abilities to discriminate tone and intonation were not impaired at either the form or function level in these autistic children, and that these abilities were...
Aug 15, 2024 · Autistic people often have difficulty with speech patterns, intonation, and rhythm. Find out more about why this is the case, and how to help.
Jul 13, 2017 · How speech and language therapy can help autistic individuals. The first thing that a speech and language therapist (SALT) can do is to help identify any disfluencies by type. If there is negative life impact, the SALT can work with the client.
