{"id":11801,"date":"2025-07-24T16:15:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T16:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/?p=11801"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T16:15:10","slug":"does-my-autistic-child-understand-me-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/blog\/does-my-autistic-child-understand-me-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Does My Autistic Child Understand Me? Clear Signs to Look For"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Does my autistic child understand me? Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/topics\/about-autism\/autism-and-communication\" title=\"\">many autistic children do understand you<\/a>, even if they don\u2019t always respond in expected ways. Understanding can happen through words, tone, gestures, or routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A study published in <em>Autism Research<\/em> found that some non-speaking children with autism <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4492467\/\" title=\"\">process spoken language using similar brain pathways<\/a> as neurotypical children. They may not show clear responses, but comprehension can still be there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Able Stars ABA, we\u2019ve seen children who didn\u2019t speak for years begin to follow instructions, <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalautismresources.com\/the-picture-exchange-communication-system-pecs\/\" title=\"\">use picture exchange<\/a>, or respond to routines. One child started nodding and using simple signs at age 5 after months of modeling and repetition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, <strong>does my autistic child understand me?<\/strong> Often, yes\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/autism-spectrum-disorder-communication-problems-children\" title=\"\">but communication might look different<\/a>. It\u2019s about recognizing their style, not expecting a typical reply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Common Differences Between Autistic &amp; Neurotypical Communication\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xwn_xW_GLH4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Want support understanding your child\u2019s communication style? <a href=\"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/contact\/\" title=\"\">Reach out to Able Stars ABA<\/a>. We\u2019re here to help you see the signs others might miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can autistic children understand without speaking?<\/strong><br>A: Yes. Many children understand language before they can express it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What are signs my autistic child understands me?<\/strong><br>A: Following directions, responding to routines, using gestures, or changing behavior after you speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: How can ABA therapy help?<\/strong><br>A: ABA can support receptive language development and teach new ways to respond and connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4492467\/\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4492467\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/topics\/about-autism\/autism-and-communication\">https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/topics\/about-autism\/autism-and-communication<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalautismresources.com\/the-picture-exchange-communication-system-pecs\/\">https:\/\/nationalautismresources.com\/the-picture-exchange-communication-system-pecs\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/autism-spectrum-disorder-communication-problems-children\">https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/autism-spectrum-disorder-communication-problems-children<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does my autistic child understand me? Yes, many autistic children do understand you, even if they don\u2019t always respond in expected ways. Understanding can happen through words, tone, gestures, or routine. A study published in Autism Research found that some non-speaking children with autism process spoken language using similar brain pathways as neurotypical children. 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