
09/30/2025
Here are 5 essential tools used to support children in developing their communication skills:
1. Prompting: Providing cues or assistance to help the child initiate or complete a desired communication. Can be physical, verbal, visual, or gestural.
2. Reinforcement: Positive reinforcement, such as praise, tokens, or rewards, encourages kids to use and practice their communication skills.
3. Sign Language: Allows individuals to express their thoughts, needs, and emotions with manual gestures.
4. Picture Exchange System (PECS): Uses visual symbols or pictures to communicate, helping individuals request specific items or activities.
5. Speech Therapy: Incorporates techniques from speech therapy to address articulation, fluency, voice, and other speech-related challenges.
Let’s empower every child on their journey! 💬