Is There a Difference Between Communication and Socialization For Autistic Children?
Many people are curious if there is a difference between communication and socialization with autistic individuals. First of all, I believe communication and socialization need to be defined. * Communication according to the dictionary means: To cause another, or others to partake and share, to tell their thoughts, messages and relate a conversation that can be understood. * Socialization according to the dictionary means: To take part in social activities or groups. Understanding autism in children with the disorder, most of them have a difficult time communicating. Their speech is usually delayed, there could be a visible problem with language development. This does not mean they lack intelligence or that they are retarded. Many children with autism progresses at a slow pace to communicate. The lack of communication can be indicated by the problem with talking, for the fact, they do not understand how the language works. The other point to consider is, their communication skills may