Autism: The Struggle Between Language And Communication

Imagine a world in which your voice could not be heard or a world where no one understood the language that you spoke. Would you be able to communicate your wants, needs, and thoughts to others? Many people on the Autism spectrum struggle with these issues every day and are often misunderstood because of their difficulty with communication and social interaction. Autism is a complex developmental disorder that affects 1 in 88 children during the first three years of their lives. Faced with the challenge of being heard, many are forced to find alternative ways to communicate because one cannot not communicate. As part of a multidisciplinary team, I have been working with the autistic population for the past eight years and have learned …show more content…
I have realized that sometimes you have to be the student in order to become a better teacher, so by giving a child a chance to communicate you give yourself the opportunity to learn. In a world of uncertain times, I find it important that we empower our future generation with the ability to successfully communicate. We often fear the unknown or things we do not understand, so we feel the need to protect ourselves. In our ignorance, we discriminate and run the risk of missed opportunities. How often do we misinterpret the harmless actions of another as a threat? Language and communication help a student to achieve some control over their environment. The goal should always be to help a student learn to communicate appropriately and effectively by helping the student move from inappropriate verbal or nonverbal language to appropriate verbal or nonverbal language. When we provide a student with the ability to communicate, we enable them with the ability to reach their fullest potential. Language is the way in which we communicate to others; we must be willing to embrace all forms of language in order to be a successful