Written by: Amy Munekata, MS, CCC-SLP
While I’m calling these “not so obvious” because they are not usually top of mind when we think about communication, I would argue that some of these forms of communication are very obvious. When a non-speaking friend gives me extreme side-eye or when a kid throws a toy across the room, I know exactly what they are communicating to me in that moment without a single word being uttered. Even without words, they are communicating!
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs! Idioms or phrases that cannot be understood through their literal meaning can be rather confusing for students with language difficulties. Teaching children and students common idioms can help them navigate verbal communication with adults and peers as well as improve their writing skills. My sons had SUCH a difficult time […]
Many of our children struggle with communication. Social anxiety, decreased awareness of body language (non-verbal communication), and trouble with pragmatic language (what we say and how we say it, tone, facial expressions) compound difficulties. How do we help children who are waiting for speech therapy or don’t qualify for targeted therapy services? The answer is […]
I LOVE infographics to communicate ideas and give awesome information to my readers. Here’s another awesome graphic from our friends at Autism Parenting Magazine. Here’s one of my earlier posts about apps for autism. It’s another awesome resource! Thanks for reading. Let me know what assistive communication you’ve tried.
