The infographic above shares some key tips for communicating with children with disabilities.

It is important to nurture the communication skills of children as they grow so that they can express themselves. Both verbal and non-verbal means represent some of the ways of communication. It is important to ensure that the intervention happens at home. Please make sure that learning process of your child is not limited to teachings gathered at school or therapy centre.

The key tips for communicating with children with disabilities includes gaining children attention, checking one’s own language and spending time to play with children every day. Play is an opportunity to stimulate and build your child’s language skills. The way a child plays is also a strong indicator of their progress. Find out other tips for better communication in the infographic above.

Also, watch Lavanya talk about her journey with her son Kedar who was diagnosed with Autism. Lavanya talks about the importance of building communication skills in your child.

Acknowledgement: We extend our heartful thanks to our parent champion, Triveni Goswami and her organization, The Autism Niche . We would also like to thank Tabitha Wolfe, they helped us in building the content. 

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. So, for any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can either call or what’s app us.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only.