Autism and Communication By clifmond shameerudeen 9/18/2018

Let me introduce myself: I am a Marathon Runner, Chicago Marathon 08/10/2004 Time 4hr. 22mins, Pace 10.01. 9/18/2018

Introduction Today we are going to discuss one of the most important subject in Human Existence, which is Communication. We will explore the possibilities of how to relate to, or “how to communicate to Autistic individuals” We are in this together I am Caregiver just like you ok, …. 9/18/2018

Contents Ways we communicate: Verbal– language, speech Non Verbal—body language nb: Autistic Individuals don’t see the big picture. 9/18/2018

Overview What is the big Picture “The How you say” not what you say “The How!!!” not when you say it You Verbal Body Eyes person Ears Non-Verbal words Noise 9/18/2018

Definition Communication is defined as: According to the Webster Dictionary communication is define as a act of connecting with or conveying either by verbal or non verbal. source:Webster Dictionary, Published 1997, Landoll. Inc 9/18/2018

Statistics of Autism in Indiana In 1990 Indiana had population of 6,195,643 and 1 in every 66 person has autism which means that 37,323 has autism in Indiana. 9/18/2018

Wow! which one is saying what? You say, No, I cannot have Cheese Hello John, You and I will go and get some Stuff from the store But you don’t know what type of cheese You want, right ! 9/18/2018

Verbal Communication Language, we all have a gift of speaking Using the right words at the right time. Account for all the words you say and meaning. Saying the right thing at the wrong time. Examples of typical situations 9/18/2018

Non-Verbal Body Language What message are you giving by your Expressions Judging by visual expressions Saying a positive thing with a negative expression Examples of typical situations 9/18/2018

Group Exercise Read the article and present what you have learned, who, what, setting and message the author is trying to convey to us and any other points. 9/18/2018

The end of the beginning! The value of verbal & non-verbal communication…. The “how” and not what or when…! Audience Response….. Fill out the questionnaire 9/18/2018

Where to Get More Information Contact me at clifmonds@yahoo.com The presentation will online at: http://www.andrews.edu/~clifmond/autism 9/18/2018