ASD students’ needs - Module 2
3. COMMUNICATION
3.1. Basic adaptations in communication with students
In most cases, students with ASD may have problems related to comprehension such as: not understanding the messages that are transmitted orally; They may have difficulty integrating words into the sentence or context, making it difficult for them to extract the full meaning, to understand the non-literal meaning of oral language, and to understand non-verbal communication.
To help students understand what is being said correctly, it is very important to have a series of strategies:
- Speak with clear style, avoiding ambiguities.
- Avoid sarcasm, irony or double meanings or else explain them well to avoid misunderstandings.
- Make some concepts explicit, especially those related to social relationships.
- You have to give them time to process the information.
- Provide context for words to make it easier for them to understand.
- Help us with images to communicate.