Communication is crucial in todays society. All communication has two aspects; receptive language and expressive language. Receptive language is what we hear and understand.
Expressive communication is what we say to others. Simply put expressive language is how we communicate with others. This does not have to be just verbally. It can be done with sign language or a communication device. Even writing is a form of expressive language. Expressive language involves making requests, giving information, labeling things. Expressive language is much more difficult than receptive language because the individual has to recall the words they want to communicate and then be able to express. A lack of expressive language skills is often a cause of frustration and behavior. They can become frustrated or tantrum because they are unable to express what they need, want, or are feeling. In order to communicate expressively, children need to have the means to communicate, opportunities to communicate, and reasons to communicate.
All children with autism have some difficulty with communication although the degree of difficulty can vary from child to child. Understanding the child's unique communication profile and impact this has on behavior will help in the selection of strategies to use with him/her.
This
website provides effective teaching strategies for working with students with autism and expressive communication difficulties. #4 especially relates to this post, discussing the importance of alternatives to verbal communication. They talked about how
having a visual form of communication can assist with expression.
http://www.autismtraining.com.au/public/index.cfmaction=showPublicContent&assetCategoryId=1023
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