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Host: Are there some children with autism who never learn to talk?
Peggy Halliday: There are, including some children who have high cognitive levels so, it is even more important that we find some sort of way for them to communicate. There are some very complicated and complex and sophisticated voice output devices that some students use as they get older. That can be good communication system for students who aren t able to talk.
Expert: Peggy Halliday
Program Director for Outreach Services
Peggy Halliday is a board certified associate behavior analyst who has specialized in autism education for the past ten years. She is the Director of Outreach Services at the Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA) in Charlottesville, VA. VIA is a non-profit organization which provides a day school and other resources for families, educators, and other professionals seeking services, training or information about autism More »
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In this video Peggy Halliday will discuss a variety of topics related to autism spectrum disorders. You will learn about the characteristics of autism, how to recognize early warning signs and symptoms of the More »
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