Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism

Unit 3 of the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism explores communication with individuals with autism as well as the difficulties that individuals may have with social interaction and communication, and how these challenges may be overcome.

It is split into three learning outcomes, each consisting of several assessment criteria.

• 1. Understand speech, language and communication in individuals with autism.
  • 1.1. Outline the processes required to communicate using; speech, language
  • 1.2. Describe how speech and language development may be delayed or affected for individuals with autism.
  • 1.3. Describe different forms of communication used by individuals with autism.
  • 1.4. Describe the difficulties an individual with autism may have in communicating verbally when: processing verbal information, interpreting verbal information.
• 2. Understand how social interaction may differ in individuals with autism.
  • 2.1. Describe how social development may be delayed or affected for individuals with autism.
  • 2.2. Describe the difficulties individuals with autism may experience with social interaction.
  • 2.3. Explain the links between social development and speech and language development.
• 3. Know strategies that are used to support communication and social interaction for individuals with autism.
  • 3.1. Identify a range of methods that could be used when communicating with an individual with autism.
  • 3.2. Outline a range of strategies that could be used to support communication and social interaction.
  • 3.3. Describe how communication can be adapted to meet the needs and preferences of each individual.
  • 3.4. Explain how a constructive environment can be created to aid communication and social interaction.
  • 3.5. Describe the role of specialists in supporting communication and social interaction.