TALK 6: AUTISM, ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION
Building Meaningful Connection
Communication is about much more than spoken words.
Autistic children often communicate in ways that may be different from what adults expect. Understanding these differences is essential for building meaningful relationships and supporting communication development.
This session explores how autistic children engage with others, communicate their needs, build relationships and participate in social interactions. Topics include social communication, play, joint attention, emotional connection, engagement and practical ways to strengthen communication through everyday interactions.
Rather than focusing solely on skills, we focus on connection, understanding and meaningful participation.
In this session, you will learn:
• How autistic children communicate
• The role of engagement in communication development
• Joint attention and social connection
• The importance of play
• Supporting communication through relationships
• Practical strategies for strengthening engagement
Because connection forms the foundation for communication.
TALK 6: AUTISM, ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION
Building Meaningful Connection
Communication is about much more than spoken words.
Autistic children often communicate in ways that may be different from what adults expect. Understanding these differences is essential for building meaningful relationships and supporting communication development.
This session explores how autistic children engage with others, communicate their needs, build relationships and participate in social interactions. Topics include social communication, play, joint attention, emotional connection, engagement and practical ways to strengthen communication through everyday interactions.
Rather than focusing solely on skills, we focus on connection, understanding and meaningful participation.
In this session, you will learn:
• How autistic children communicate
• The role of engagement in communication development
• Joint attention and social connection
• The importance of play
• Supporting communication through relationships
• Practical strategies for strengthening engagement
Because connection forms the foundation for communication.
