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Sharing what we found
Non-verbal people know this all too well; being unable to talk with loved ones, call for help, or even ask for your favorite drink can be frustrating and isolating.
Unfortunately, there is no magic bullet to get a nonverbal or pre-verbal child to talk, and each child responds differently to techniques and therapies. It’s important to share what you do with your child’s therapists and care team and ask them for suggestions to explore something you may not have considered before.
It can be challenging sometimes to communicate with a nonverbal child, and it’s important to remember to stay flexible and calm. Nonverbal children are often very attuned to the emotions of those around them, especially those of their parents or caregivers.
It is hard to communicate with nonverbal children but having a support system is incredibly helpful. Keep practicing with your child and family members, and eventually, you’ll find what resonates and allows for the best communication.
After watching videos on You-tube we found that Learn How to Sign ASL was an effective tool to use for online learning resources. Below is a link to learn basic communication through American Sign Language (ASL). Don't forget to watch all their videos they have to offer for basic language and common phrases.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Sharing what we found
Sharing what we found
Sharing what we found
Being able to communicate in a way that other people understand has the power to transform the lives of children, adults and their loved ones, bringing people together by giving non-verbal individuals a voice.
Here is a website you can find a variety of resources to help support your child or loved one with non-verbal autism.
If you have ever had to say that my child has autism, then you will know how important communication apps for nonverbal children and adults are. AAC software offers the nonverbal person a simple way for them to be able to put sentences together in order to communicate with those around them. See if their resources work for you. App2vox is a free app designed to help autistic and non-verbal people to express themselves.
Just download it to your phone or tablet for access to a suite of helpful tools like text to speech, phrase building, and everyday icons. Take a look at how the app works. They also have more interesting resources for parents and guardians, including information on the link between autism and diabetes, the importance of friendship for people with autism, and more.
DynaVox is another speech assistance devise used for nonverbal people with autism. With over 4,500 graphic icons and 9000 words.
- Disclaimer: Our website information and referrals are from our perspective and is by no means intended to prompt you to handle your challenges in any specific way, you should always seek out help from a professional service. Our journey is to bring Awareness to all our audiences and “Rock-A-Smile”.
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