Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathologists for Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Life Span

Purpose Echolalia is a common element in the communication of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Recent contributions to the literature reflect significant disagreement regarding how echolalia should be defined, understood, and managed. The purpose of this review article is to give speech-language pathologists and others a comprehensive view of the available perspectives on echolalia. Method Published literature from the disciplines of behavioral intervention, linguistics, and speech-language intervention is discussed. Special areas of focus include operational definitions, rationales associated with various approaches, specific procedures used to treat or study echolalic behavior, and reported conclusions. Conclusions Dissimilarities in the definition and understanding of echolalia have led to vastly different approaches to management. Evidence-based practice protocols are available to guide speech-language interventionists in their work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

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Hyperacusis in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Audiology Research ◽

10.3390/audiolres11040049 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 547-556

Author(s):

Ali A. Danesh ◽

Stephanie Howery ◽

Hashir Aazh ◽

Wafaa Kaf ◽

Adrien A. Eshraghi

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Assessment And Treatment ◽

Spectrum Disorders ◽

The Relationship

Hyperacusis is highly prevalent in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population. This auditory hypersensitivity can trigger pragmatically atypical reactions that may impact social and academic domains. Objective: The aim of this report is to describe the relationship between decreased sound tolerance disorders and the ASD population. Topics covered: The main topics discussed include (1) assessment and prevalence of hyperacusis in ASD; (2) etiology of hyperacusis in ASD; (3) treatment of hyperacusis in ASD. Conclusions: Knowledge of the assessment and treatment of decreased sound tolerance disorders within the ASD population is growing and changing.

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Assessment and Treatment in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Focus on Genetics and Psychiatry

Autism Research and Treatment ◽

10.1155/2012/242537 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Merlin G. Butler ◽

Erin L. Youngs ◽

Jennifer L. Roberts ◽

Jessica A. Hellings

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽

Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽

Psychiatric Treatment ◽

Single Gene ◽

Challenging Behaviors ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Metabolic Disturbances ◽

Dna Deletions ◽

Assessment And Treatment ◽

Spectrum Disorders

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurobehavioral disorders characterized by abnormalities in three behavioral domains including social interaction, impaired communication, and repetitive stereotypic behaviors. ASD affects approximately 1% of children and is on the rise with significant genetic mechanisms underlying these disorders. We review the current understanding of the role of genetic and metabolic factors contributing to ASD with the use of new genetic technology. Fifty percent is diagnosed with chromosomal abnormalities, small DNA deletions/duplications, single-gene conditions, or metabolic disturbances. Genetic evaluation is discussed along with psychiatric treatment and approaches for selection of medication to treat associated challenging behaviors or comorbidities seen in ASD. We emphasize the importance of prioritizing treatment based on target symptom clusters and in what order for individuals with ASD, as the treatment may vary from patient to patient.

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