{"id":188564,"date":"2023-12-11T16:57:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T11:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nayi-disha.org\/article\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T16:07:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T10:37:19","slug":"parent-guide-for-picture-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nayi-disha.org\/article\/therapies-adls\/parent-guide-for-picture-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent guide for Picture Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a child, we all begin communicating with a cry, letting the parent know that ‘I’m hungry’ or ‘I am feeling uncomfortable’. Over the years, every child picks up different ways of expressing their needs, through crying, laughing, indicating what they need. They also learn ‘gestures’ and words from their environment, to describe different things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But often, we tend to focus on developing the ‘verbal’ skills, while the non-verbal communication slowly fades. At times, individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities may require additional support in verbal communication. Picture schedules can serve as valuable tools to facilitate communication, especially when verbal expression remains challenging. The use of Picture communication also brings an element of fun to the learning process, and helps reduce the anxiety associated with communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Modes of using Picture Communication:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Picture schedule: <\/b>This involves using pictures to create a sequence of the steps involved in an activity or a series of all the tasks set for the day. Here are some samples:<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Screenshot-2023-12-23-102520-236x300\"<\/b><\/b><\/a><\/b>Daily schedules(Morning Routine, Night Routine, Toileting, Brushing and Bathing)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n