Ethan uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 AAC: a tablet app with picture buttons for core words (like \u201cmore\u201d, \u201chelp\u201d, \u201cstop\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Picture cards (PECS style) for choices at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Gestures and body language: looking, pointing, bringing items, moving closer or away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Routines and visuals: a simple schedule helps him plan his day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 One step at a time; give extra processing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Offer real choices he can point to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Celebrate every attempt to communicate.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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