Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABABuilding Communication Skills

Communication development is often a primary goal for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. ABA provides structured, systematic approaches to building these essential skills.

Early communication targets might include making requests, following simple instructions, and engaging in basic social interactions. As skills develop, goals expand to include complex language, conversation skills, and social pragmatics.

Visual supports, structured teaching, and naturalistic teaching strategies are often combined to create comprehensive communication interventions. The key is finding the right combination of strategies that work for each individual learner.