I find it extremely interesting the different tools that are
used to speak with children who are nonverbal.
As we all know, no two children are the same, and it goes the same with
finding the right tool to communicate with a child who is nonverbal. Children have different ways of expressing
themselves, and it may take some time to find the correct tool that works for
you and the child.
The site listed below is an organization to help educate or inform
parents/educators or any one of interesting on the topic of children who are
nonverbal. It gives some background
knowledge on Learning Disabilities, and effective communication
techniques. Some of the communication
tools listed on the site are: The Picture Exchange Communication System and
other graphic symbols, Voice Output Communication Aids, Intensive Interaction, Total
Communication Approach, and Makaton. Not
only does it give you these tools, but it explains what they are. Towards the end of the page it gives parents
advice, and then other organization they can go to in need of more
information.
I found this site really resourceful on different ways you
are able to communicate with your child.
I also thought it was beneficial to have all the other organization
listed before for more references. I
hope to cover more on how the parents deal with and communicate with their
child who is nonverbal at home and in the school setting. I found a book all Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: A Parent’s Guide by Pamela
B. Thanguay. I plan to read this and
hopefully get more insight on the situation and blog about it next time.
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