5 Ways to Encourage Functional Communication in Autistic Children

Natalia Smith22 Feb, 2024Health

Most of us think that communication happens only through words. That’s only one form of communication, known as verbal communication. There are other forms of communication, and we all engage in such communication in our daily lives. Children, especially those with special needs like autism, often face difficulty in communicating their needs effectively. As a parent or a child caregiver, you can take the initiative to create an environment that will encourage the child to participate in effectively communicating what they want to say. When people effectively communicate their needs, wants, preferences, and emotions, they engage in functional communication. Here, we will discuss five ways to build an environment around your home that naturally encourages children to express what they want to convey.