The NIH’s page on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) explains, “Children with ASD may have difficulty developing language skills and understanding what others say to them. They also often have difficulties communicating nonverbally, such as through hand gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions.”
While nonverbal children without ASD benefit from reading body language and emotions in their family members and peers, children with ASD are twice-challenged in the communication department. In addition to being a source of struggle for family and social networks, it’s also a source of great frustration for nonverbal children with ASD. Until they and their loved ones learn other communication strategies, it’s nearly impossible for anyone to have their needs met.
Read the rest of this article at https://autismresponseteam.com/communicating-with-a-nonverbal-child-with-autism/
Comments