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Resources for Parents Building Your Child’s Language and Mind Through Music and Song

At Autistic International, our approach to language development is built on an understanding of autism and research into how autistic and typically developing infants, toddlers and children will learn and comprehend language. Our methods are grounded in academic studies on how autistic children process sensory, sound, and language information in their home and community environments.

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Autistic children often do not develop language naturally and may struggle to understand or respond to speech.

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Receptive Language

Receptive language is the vocabulary children understand.

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Expressive Language

Expressive language is the words we use to speak to one another.

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Without a well-established receptive vocabulary, communication becomes significantly impaired, and cognitive development is limited.

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Research on this critical aspect of autism helps explain why many autistic children are nonverbal or experience significant differences in both receptive and expressive language.

Receptive language is one of the earliest building blocks of thought. If an autistic child is not integrating new words into their thinking, they will not be able to learn important information.

Some autistic children can repeat words, but without understanding the meaning. This is something referred to as echolalia. Autistic children must continue to build their receptive language/vocabulary so that they can communicate through speech, if speech develops, or through an assistive device. Receptive language is the foundation for expressive language.

When children do not understand enough words, it becomes very difficult for them to express themselves or continue learning.

Receptive language forms the foundation for expressive communication and supports ongoing learning and conceptual growth. Understanding language comes before using it. As children steadily acquire new words and concepts—such as action words like running, walking, and chasing—their ability to communicate meaningfully and make sense of the world grows stronger.

Educational Disclaimer

The content provided through Rae Education Services and related materials is designed for general educational and enrichment purposes only.

While our songs and materials are created to support language exposure and early learning, they are not intended to diagnose, treat, or remediate speech, language, or developmental conditions.

Individual results will vary. Our content is not a substitute for professional medical, therapeutic, or educational services. Parents and caregivers concerned about a child’s development should consult a qualified professional.

Assistive Technology & Digital Books for Communication

Autistic children benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools, which provide early means of communication as they develop their vocabulary.

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Our Learning Modules

Connecting With Your Infant Toddler (Baby’s Eyes Open)

$22.00
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Connecting With Your Infant Toddler (Wake up, Wake up Baby)

$22.00
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Teaching Your Child About Their World -Where is this, Where is that Song

$22.00
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Connecting With Your Infant Toddler (The Sway Song)

$22.00
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Sleep Song

$22.00
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Tinka and Lamby and Baby Eyes

$22.00
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Tinka, Lamby, and Rammy

$22.00
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