Autism

Autistic individuals typically have problems processing auditory information. One auditory processing problem occurs when a person hears speech sounds but he/she does not perceive the meaning of the sounds. For example, if someone says the word ‘shoe,’ the person may hear the speech sound, but he/she does not understand the meaning of the sound. Sometimes the lack of speech comprehension is interpreted by others as an unwillingness to comply. However, the person may …

…DMG)(see the Autism Research Institute's Web site). Social. A treatment strategy to improve social behavior is using 'social stories,' developed by Carol Gray. This involves presenting short stories to teach socially appropriate behaviors. These stories are used to teach the individual to understand the behavior of themselves and others better. For information about social stories, contact Carol Gray at: Consultant to Students with Autism, Jenison Public Schools, 8375 20th, Jenison, MI 49428, U.S.A.