Sign Language an Effective Tool for Autism Education
from Anxiety, Addiction and Depression Treatments
Communication is the most prominant casualty of autism, a spectrum disorder that often creates a tragic wall of failed connections between affected kids and their parents, siblings, teachers and supervisors. The aggression, anger and disruptive behavior common to many developing autistic kids stems in large part from their inability to communicate their emotions and needs to those around them. If only autistic children could make their voices better heard (and understood). If only they could appreciate and return the sentiments of all those who seek only to help them. In response to autism education’s central dilemma, some advocates now propose the widespread adoption of an unusual counter-technique: sign language.
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