Autism Language Program

Communication Difficulties

When a child with autism is described as having communication difficulties, it means the child:

• finds extreme difficulty understanding spoken language
• has difficulty formulating sentences and talking
• has difficulty having a conversation, and engaging in normal social interactions
• has difficulty using and understanding gestures

In the ALP, our clinicians believe that these communication difficulties and struggles are a primary deficit for children with autism. Often, when communication improves, so does the behavior and social related problems.