If I want something, I know how to gain access to it. If I am eating my beloved plate of pasta, I need to cover… Read More »Beginner Requesting

Mom says “cookie,” toddler repeats “cookie!” When Grandpa signs “ball,” grandchild also uses sign language to sign “ball.” While enjoying a summer day at the… Read More »Echoic-to-Mand Transfer

What is nonverbal communication? In part, it is body language. Think about meeting someone for the first time, first impressions matter, which is why we… Read More »Nonverbal Communication

In our last blog post, we discussed expanding language to 2-3 word phrases using verbs and attributes. In this post, we will discuss expanding language… Read More »Expanding Language Skills – Part 2

When working with a student who is just acquiring language, we spend a lot of time teaching how to answer questions.  “What does a dog… Read More »Expanding Language Skills – Part 1

This is a continuation from last week – 5 Steps to a Simple Communication System. The concern I often hear is: Why should we use… Read More »Why Picture Communication Supports Talking (And Doesn’t Replace It)

I was observing a client of mine who is in a group setting.  I couldn’t help but notice another student in the group (not one… Read More »5 Steps to a Simple Communication System