In PROMPT therapy, speech actions are trained in the context of functional communication activities, providing many ASD children with the combination of input needed to help them use speech for social interaction.(Sensory information, arising from movements of the jaw, lips and tongue during speech production, combined with input from hearing and vision, is critical for learning and remembering movement patterns for speech production.) PROMPT speech therapy provides input to the tactile–kinesthetic system to guide the child’s oral muscular movements for speech production. Many children with ASD present with sensory integration disorder and impaired motor planning skills.PROMPT therapy is often recommended for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder for several reasons: Speech therapy activities, goals and objectives are typically shared with a team of professionals and caregivers on a regular basis. Treatment may include a focus on behavioral interventions such as ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis), speech language therapy, occupational and physical therapies, and educational programs. There are many different educational programs available, differing in philosophy and strategy. Speech Language Therapyįor children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder early intervention is critical to achieving maximum benefit from educational interventions and recommended therapies. The criteria for Autistic Disorder are not met because of late age onset atypical and/or sub-threshold symptomotology."Īccording to the Autism Society of America, it is important to note that "whether a child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or PDD-NOS, his or her treatment will be similar". Pervasive Developmental Delay (PDD-NOS) is defined by "severe and pervasive impairment in the development of reciprocal social interaction or verbal and nonverbal communication skills and stereotyped behaviors, interests and activities".Asperger’s Disorder is defined by "severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and the development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interest and activity." In contrast to Autistic Disorder, there is no significant delay in language.Autism is a spectrum disorder, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe, and with the level of developmental delay unique to each individual. Associated manifestations may include one or more repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Autistic Disorder (ASD) is complex neurobiological disorder that presents as a range of symptoms, especially communication disorders and impaired social interaction.
#Pervasive development manual#
Diagnosis of PDD, autism or any other developmental disability is based upon the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition (DSM-4).ĭiagnostic Criteria for Pervasive Developmental Disorder are as follows: The term can be confusing because "PDD" is not a specific diagnosis, but an umbrella term under which specific diagnoses are defined. The term Pervasive Developmental Disorder is widely used by professionals to refer to children with autism and related disorders. Speech Language Therapy for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder