The purpose of the Affect-Language Curriculum (ABLC) is to provide families, therapists and teachers a systematic, intensivee program based on both new insights and tradional knowledge of the development of communication and language. The curriculum utilizes affect and engagement with pleasurable back-and-forth reciprocal interactions as the foundation for the development of imitation, pragmatics, and receptive and expressive language.
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This resource bridges "Floor Time" with speech and language therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD):
Written for parents and professionals, this is a comprehensive manual that describes the Affect-Based Language Curriculum (ABLC) and its role in the development of communication and language. ABLC is based on the theory that affective communication and engagement help children develop language skills, and the ABLC program bridges "Floor Time" with speech and language therapy and utilizes a team approach involving family members and professionals. This updated edition includes new sections on using ABLC in... more info
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