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S/PS/186. Dissertation. Autism and Figurative Language

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12500
DATE:
2009
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129.99 GBP

The dissertation looks into autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) describing the symptoms of ASD and analysing the effectiveness of common ASD interventions that target at social communication and deficits in the use of figurative language. The review of literature touches on the lack of skills in ASD individuals with regard to the theory of mind (TOM), executive function, metaphorical language, social communication, body language, etc. Contemporary strategies used to improve social communication skills are reviewed, their efficacy in promoting the understanding of figurative language and nonverbal communication in children with ASD is assessed using the qualitative methods of secondary research and meta-analysis. Conclusions are made about the strengths and limitations of various ASD interventions in mitigating social communication impairments.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Autism, autism spectrum disorders, ASD, Figurative Language, social communication,