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21 Golden Rules to Develop Expressive Speech in Children with Autism Dr. Santosh V. Kondekar Developmental Neuro-Pediatrician Language is much more than speaking words. The real purpose of language is to connect with people, share thoughts, express feelings, ask for help, build relationships, and participate in society. Many children with autism struggle with expressive speech, but the problem often begins much earlier than speech itself. Before a child can speak meaningfully, the child must first learn to listen, understand, observe, and enjoy social interaction. Parents often become anxious because their child is not talking. They begin asking repeated questions such as "What is this?" or spend hours teaching vocabulary cards and object names. However, language does not develop by memorizing words alone. It develops through meaningful human interaction. The foundation of expressive speech is receptive language, social attention, and shared experiences. In si...