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Language & Autism - Strategies - Dialogue:
Questions - Thought

In a natural developmental trajectory each step in the acquistion of thinking and language involves social/communicative sharing with others. Simple dialogue progresses to more and more complex and purposeful exchange and interaction. It occurs in lock step with the growth of understanding and expression. Communication can speed skill acquistion and allow for better retention and recall. At the very least dialogue is rewarding when it is purposeful and endearing when it is positive and appropriate.
        My students often struggle with questions. Processing the meaning of the question words and associated context may take longer than the interaction will allow. Guessing or silence may occur. Answers may be delayed, inaccurate, or incomplete. The exchange is sometimes derailed and abruptly ended. Practice with familiar ideas, and words, in familiar settings with familiar people can be an important support to learning and successful interaction with others.
        In the struggle to make sense of the rapid fire dialogue in real-time interactions it is also important to consider what someone else is thinking. Words seldom tell the whole story. Body language and tone of voice may give valuable clues but are often overlooked in the moment when a response is expected.


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Yummy Waffles - Dialogue/Questions: Thoughts

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Yummy Waffles Story - Dialogue: These pages illustrate the dialogue for each event in the Yummy Waffles story. Thoughts and speech are shown.
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My House - Dialogue/Questions: Thoughts

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My House Sequence - Sentences Dialogue: These pages illustrate the dialogue for each event in the My House story. Thoughts and speech are shown.
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Valentines Day Cards - Dialogue/Questions: Thoughts

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Valentines Day Cards Sequence - Sentences Dialogue: These pages illustrate the dialogue for each event in the Valentines Day Cards story. Thoughts and speech are shown.
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