EP 28: Supporting Social Skills in Children with Autism

About this episode

The episode discusses supporting social skills in children with autism with insights from a speech language pathologist.

In this episode, Xin Yi and Kevin host Emma, a seasoned Speech Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist) to explore the intricacies of social skills in children with autism. Through engaging and interactive conversation, Emma highlights early signs, shares effective teaching strategies, and emphasizes the importance of understanding their unique social worlds. Her practical insights aim to nurture social development and foster meaningful peer interactions. In this episode: The core components of social skills: non-verbal communication, social-emotional reciprocity, and relationship building Early signs of social challenges in children with autism and how to recognize them The concept of joint attention: its significance and how to nurture it in children on the spectrum How theory of mind impacts social interactions and strategies to develop it The role of structured teaching programs like social thinking approaches and making social rules explicit Supporting children in preschool: understanding hidden rules and creating supportive peer environments Practical tips for parents and teachers: role play, reading social stories, and deliberate social opportunities

People in this episode

Hosts: Xin Yi, Kevin

Guest: Emma

Topics covered

• social skills
• autism
• speech therapy
• parenting
• education

Keywords

• non-verbal communication
• social-emotional reciprocity
• joint attention
• theory of mind
• structured teaching programs

Mentioned in this episode

Products: social thinking approaches, social stories

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