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

Emerson, Anne; Dearden, Jackie

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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 Mar 28, 2024
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
Additional Information [This Document is Protected by copyright and was first published by Frontiers. All rights reserved. it is reproduced with permission.]

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