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:

• Functional activities 

1. 1. The functional activity cards assist the parent and child make choices of activities to engage in the day. It helps the parent easily communicate the demands of the day, while the child can choose what activities they prefer to do. 
   2. Forcing a child to engage in activities they don’t like may increase their chances of being overwhelmed or having a meltdown. It is best that the child has certain flexibility with regard to their daily activities.

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