Nonverbal communication Padlet by Vanessa Morales https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal Meant to help you understand what it means to be nonverbal and what it is like to care for someone that is nonverbal. Advice and resources to improve and understand a childs communication skills. en-us 2024-05-09 15:58:33 UTC 2024-05-10 00:22:15 UTC hello@padlet.com What does it mean to be nonverbal? vanessa137878 https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2986926659 A child that is nonverbal is not always autistic. There are other medical and developmental factors that can tie into the reason behind a child being nonverbal. Being nonverbal means that they are not showing verbal communication skills.


]]> 2024-05-09 16:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2986926659 vanessa137878 https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2986935616 Children who are nonverbal can learn to communicate through other methods like sign language, or others use tablets/electronics to communicate with each other. There are other methods to try to help nonverbal children communicate through speech therapy, ABA, Picture communication system etc.

]]> 2024-05-09 16:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2986935616 ABA Therapy in NJ vanessa137878 https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2986949677 This link is to a website that will inform you on how to get the process of ABA therapy started. It is great because it guides you through the process and addresses any concerns you may have, physical, financial and mental.

]]> 2024-05-09 16:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2986949677 Talk to other members in their lives vanessa137878 https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2986954763 Being nonverbal does not mean you cannot communicate. It is important to address the situation with your child in the early stages of development. Make sure they are reaching the milestones and if you have any concerns do not be afraid to ask your child's teachers or healthcare providers for their input/advice.

]]> 2024-05-09 16:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2986954763 How soon can you tell that their communication is underdeveloped?  vanessa137878 https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2987299417 There can be a diagnosis as early as 12 months old. Some signs are: 

  • Not responding to their name 

  • Not babbling to parents or other members in life

  • Not showing interest in physical communication gestures 

]]> 2024-05-09 23:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2987299417 Link to find out more about a diagnosis vanessa137878 https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2987303162 2024-05-09 23:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2987303162 Share your story vanessa137878 https://padlet.com/vanessa137878/t0mhcuhithevinal/wish/2987316416 If you are the parent of a nonverbal child please share your story. It could help someone else that is having concerns about their own child. Parents sometimes just need to have someone that relates to them. 


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