Language disorder associated with autism refers to challenges in understanding or using spoken language. Many autistic children experience delays in speech, struggle with back-and-forth conversation, or use language in unusual ways like repeating phrases (echolalia) or speaking in a flat tone.

This is different from simply being a late talker. In autism, language difficulties often go hand-in-hand with social communication challenges. A child may know words but not use them to interact, ask for help, or express feelings.

Some children with autism may also have receptive language difficulties, meaning they struggle to understand what others say. Others may have expressive language issues, finding it hard to form sentences or stay on topic.

The good news? ABA therapy can help. At Blossom ABA, we use evidence-based techniques to improve language, build communication skills, and support your child’s ability to connect with others in meaningful ways.

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SOURCES:

https://www.research.chop.edu/car-autism-roadmap/language-disorders-in-children-on-the-autism-spectrum

https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/autism-spectrum-disorder-communication-problems-children

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8147217/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1071909197800241

https://www.dovepress.com/language-and-speech-characteristics-in-autism-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-NDT