Can all children learn to communicate?
Yes, all children can and do communicate from the moment of birth. It is important to remember that communication is not just speech. There are a variety of ways to communicate, such as crying when hungry, tugging on mother’s skirt to get juice, and speaking in sentences. More… Evidence from research shows that all children can benefit from appropriate communication services to improve the effectiveness of their communication. For more information: Guidelines for Meeting the Communication Needs of Persons With Severe Disabilities These Guidelines, prepared by the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons With Severe Disabilities, includes a Communication Bill of Rights, and information about program philosophy, communication goal setting, and communication intervention.
Yes, all children can and do communicate from the moment of birth. It is important to remember that communication is not just speech. There are a variety of ways to communicate, such as crying when hungry, tugging on mother’s skirt to get juice, and speaking in sentences. Evidence from research shows that all children can benefit from appropriate communication services to improve the effectiveness of their communication. For more information: Guidelines for Meeting the Communication Needs of Persons With Severe Disabilities These Guidelines, prepared by the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons With Severe Disabilities, includes a Communication Bill of Rights, and information about program philosophy, communication goal setting, and communication intervention.
