Communication Skills

From Autism Transition Handbook

Individuals on the spectrum typically experience great difficulty effectively communicating their wants, needs, likes, or dislikes. As such, instruction in the following communicative skill sets may be appropriate as a function of individual interest and/or ability:

• Expressing preferences or likes
• Ordering their own lunch
• Excusing oneself to use the restroom
• When, and with whom, it might be appropriate to start a conversation
• Listening skills
• Obtaining help when necessary
• Level of response to others
• Eye contact during regular interaction
• Voice volume, tone, and tempo