Accommodating to motor difficulties and communication impairments in people with autism: the MORE intervention model

Emerson, Anne; Dearden, Jackie

doi:10.3389/fnint.2013.00045

Accommodating to motor difficulties and communication impairments in people with autism: the MORE intervention model

Emerson, Anne; Dearden, Jackie

Authors

ANNE EMERSON Anne.Emerson@nottingham.ac.uk
Associate Professor

Jackie Dearden

Abstract

Motor impairment in individuals with autism potentially impacts on their development in all spheres. This paper is particularly concerned with people with severe communication impairments suggesting that recognition of the impact of motor impairments on their lives could lead to more effective interventions being developed. One such intervention is the MORE (Means, Opportunities, Reasons, and Expectations) model, founded on the “least dangerous assumption,” that is assuming competence until otherwise established through long-term observation and assessment. Components of the model include recognizing the importance of having high expectations and linking this to the way people are spoken to; timing within an intervention and over long periods; the importance of eye-hand coordination and teaching independent pointing skills. It is suggested that literacy should be offered as an early step which could significantly enhance communication.

Citation

Emerson, A., & Dearden, J. (2013). Accommodating to motor difficulties and communication impairments in people with autism: the MORE intervention model. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 7, Article 45. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnint.2013.00045

Journal Article Type	Article
Publication Date	Jun 18, 2013
Deposit Date	Apr 16, 2014
Publicly Available Date	Apr 16, 2014
Journal	Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience
Electronic ISSN	1662-5145
Publisher	Frontiers Media
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	7
Article Number	45
DOI	https://doi.org/10.3389/fnint.2013.00045
Public URL	https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/715670
Publisher URL	http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnint.2013.00045/full
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