How to help non-verbal or minimally verbal autistic kids!?

It’s like teaching your friend how to draw a smiley face, one line at a time!

Non-verbal or minimally verbal autistic kids might not use words much, but they still have lots to say, just in different ways. Think of it like having a secret language made up of gestures, pictures, sounds, and even emotions.

Imagine you're playing with your favorite toy, and you want to show someone else what you’re thinking. Instead of speaking, you might point at the toy or draw a picture of it on paper. Visual supports like picture cards can help kids express their needs and ideas, just like how a map helps you find your way home.

Sometimes, kids use sounds to communicate too! Maybe they hum when they're happy or make a loud noise when they’re upset. You can join in by making the same sounds back, it’s like having a fun game of echo!

By using pictures and sounds, you give them tools to express themselves in ways that feel natural and familiar, just like how you talk with your friends every day! It’s like teaching your friend how to draw a smiley face, one line at a time!

Non-verbal or minimally verbal autistic kids might not use words much, but they still have lots to say, just in different ways. Think of it like having a secret language made up of gestures, pictures, sounds, and even emotions.