supporting your nonverbal child on the spectrum

It is not uncommon for a child with autism to present with a speech or communication concern. Many researchers believe as high as 40 percent of children with autism may be nonverbal.

Read an article written by Ron Malcolm, EdD in the Autism Parenting Magazine for the list of practical suggestions, it may just help you to assist and support your child.

PECS gets a mention under the Augmentative Communication section.

“Some children with autism thrive using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). This is a series of picture icons the child can point to in order to make his/her needs known.”