Those on the higher end of the autistic spectrum might not always appear to need extra support. Often these people are very bright, intelligent, and display remarkable abilities in specific areas such as math, the arts, and yes, even languages. But, what is the difference between being proficient in reading, writing, or speaking and communicating? One involves the ability to learn, retain, and recognize patters and their meanings while the other is more intuitive and concerns relaying those thoughts and meanings to others. Learning how to communicate is integral to developing emotional maturity, relationships, and self-esteem as humans are naturally social creatures requiring one another’s feedback to grow and feel validated in the world. [Read more…] about Why Fluently Verbal Autistic Children Could Still Benefit From Speech Language Therapy