What I Wish You Knew About Parenting a Non-verbal Autistic Child

What I Wish You Knew About Parenting a Non-verbal Autistic Child

ByKori
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Parenting is not easy, that much is true. Add in the additional challenges of parenting an autistic child, and you may be stretched to your limits. But there are a few things that I would love for you to know about parenting a nonverbal autistic child. Our story is just one of many. There are ups and downs, there are good times and there are some pretty crappy times. Nothing could have ever prepared me for this. But I wouldn’t change a thing. My Reality as a Parent of an Autistic Child If there’s anything that we can all agree on, it’s this: parenting is tough. We weren’t given manuals and sure, there might be books. But no amount of reading will ever fully prepare you…

How to Get Started with PECS for Your Autistic Child
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How to Get Started with PECS for Your Autistic Child

ByKori
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If you are looking to create a functional communication system for your autistic child at home, why not make a homemade PECS binder? You can use picture cards for autism printables to make a binder that your child take can with them and use at home. How to a develop a communication system at home If your child has a speech or language delay, their speech therapist may have several suggestions for developing a functional communication system. One that can be used at home or at school, and independently or with assistance. One that is more familiar in the autism and special needs community is PECS. But just how do you get started with PECS? And are they really that beneficial? When it comes to…