Information from autismspeaks.org that details the DSM 5 diagnosis criteria for Autism. This information should be used to form the outline of your research and essay.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-diagnosis-criteria-dsm-5
how communication deficits fit into the diagnostic criteria for ASD,
common approaches to intervention for communication aspects of ASD, and available assistive/augmentative/alternative communication modalities that might be used to assist an individual with ASD in communicating with others. he annotations shall include a summary of the article’s key conclusions; a statement or two describing the validity and reliability methodologies referenced in each article/study, any notations regarding bias on the part of the authors (if applicable), and a few sentences describing how the information in the article might be useful to a practitioner/teacher working with students who have Autism
Books to cite from:
Moyes, R. A. (2010). Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging Behaviors: Implementing Data-Driven Strategies! Sensory
World.
Sundberg, M. L. (2008). VB-MAPP Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program. 2ndEd. Full Set AVP Press