One of the most powerful tools I have used in my autism center to increase communication skills over the past 18 years is adapted sign language. This is simple signs that have been adapted according to verbal behavior guidelines to teach communication skills to children on the autism spectrum. Wondering how to teach sign language…
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Sign Language for Autism : 15 Reasons to Teach Sign Language to Autistic Learners
Sign language for autism? Maybe you have heard of baby sign language or sign language for individuals who are deaf, but did you know that sign language can be a powerful, communication building tool for individuals on the autism spectrum? If you are interested in using sign language with your child or students, make sure…
10 Benefits of Sign Language in the Classroom (Why Sign Language Should Be Taught in School)
There are many benefits to teaching sign language in the classroom with autistic learners. Sign language is one of the most powerful tools you can have in your toolkit to build communication skills and decrease frustration with your little learners. Learn how to teach sign language here. 10 benefits of sign language in the classroom…
7 Autism Communication Strategies
One of the questions I get asked the most is “when will my child speak” or “how can I teach to autistic students to communicate”? These questions inspired today’s post autism communication strategies. What is a visual learner? A visual learner is someone who responds well to visual information to understand a subject. Many children with…