Autism and Communication: Evidence-Based Strategies for Supporting Children at Home and in the Classroom
Communication is a fundamental part of how children connect with the world around them. For children on the autism spectrum, language and communication may develop in unique ways that can sometimes be misunderstood by adults at home or in school. Understanding these differences is key to providing meaningful support that helps children express themselves, build relationships, and participate confidently in everyday activities.
In this informative webinar, Malak Azizieh, Speech and Language Therapist at The Developing Child Centre, will share evidence-based insights into how autistic children develop and use language. Participants will explore practical strategies that parents, educators, and professionals can use to support communication across daily routines at home and in the classroom. The session will also introduce approaches to supporting gestalt language processors and creating communication-friendly environments that encourage interaction and understanding.
Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Understand how autistic children develop and use language, including gestalt language processing and how communication differences may appear in daily interactions.
2. Identify practical, evidence-based strategies that adults can use to support communication during everyday routines at home and in school.
3. Learn ways to create communication-supportive environments that encourage engagement, connection, and language development.
4. Gain insights into supporting gestalt language learners and fostering more meaningful communication opportunities.
About the Speaker
Malak Azizieh, MS, CCC-SLP is a U.S.-trained Speech and Language Therapist with over six years of clinical experience. She holds a Master’s in Speech, Language, and Learning from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a Minor in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Malak is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) through the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
She completed advanced interdisciplinary training at the UC Davis MIND Institute, specializing in autism assessment and early identification, including ADOS-2 administration. Her clinical expertise includes autism, language disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Malak has received specialized training in the Early Start Denver Model, SCERTS, Hanen More Than Words® and It Takes Two to Talk®, and Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC). Her work is grounded in evidence-based practices and focuses on empowering families, educators, and professionals to support meaningful communication outcomes for children.
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