Including Samuel. Developing Expressive Communication Skills for Non-Verbal Children with Autism pg 1. Information, observations, or internal states, or to bring about changes in the immediate environment.
Verbal as well as nonverbal behaviors are included, as long as can be inferred. Therefore not all vocalization, or even speech, can qualify as communicative behavior (7). This definition emphasizes that communication takes place within a social context. Speech/verbalization becomes communication when there is a desire or intent, to convey a message to someone else. Autism: Interventions and Strategies for Success. Welcome to Google Docs.