Your non-verbal autistic child (or as we say, not-yet verbal child) can understand everything! You'll want to keep positive in front of them and remember that if they are not responding to your talking, they are most likely in a Red Light. The Son-Rise Program® is phenomenal at teaching parents how to teach their children to speak more, whether first words or first conversations. We have an introductory class coming up live over Zoom, June 23 - 27, 2025. Message or call us soon for more informat

My son is non-verbal, yes… but the way we communicate and understand each other is truly magical 💙. This is our everyday after-school conversation. I know instantly when something didn’t go well, just by the way he responds, the look in his eyes, or the little body clues he gives me 🫂💔. Create an avenue of communication with them. They may be non-verbal, but they understand everything 💛. Build that connection. Build that bond. Be his safe space 🤍. Because when you do, the conversations spok

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