For a child with speech difficulties, even communicating basic needs may become confusing and challenging. Using picture communication may assist the child in expressing their needs with ease, without feeling anxious. This can be in the form of pictures to convey basic needs, emergency needs, to learn about the steps involved in activities of daily living, and for communicating one’s feelings with another. 

Here are examples of picture schedules a non-verbal child can use to communicate:

• Communication cards 

Here are examples of pictures a non-verbal child can use to communicate about daily needs such as food, water, responding with yes/no, and expressing feelings to another person. These cards can be helpful for a child to express their everyday needs and feelings, so that anxiety associated with the inability to express themselves can be reduced. 

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