QUESTION 1: WHAT DOES FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION INVOLVE FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM?

QUESTION 2: WHAT ARE THE COMMUNICATION CUES THAT CAREGIVERS SHOULD WATCH FOR IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM?

Restricting communication to formal situations
Making communication relevant and meaningful in a variety of everyday situations, such as during meals and play
Avoid communication during educational activities
Limiting communication to game situations

To interfere with the learning process
Because families can be active partners and use appropriate tools and strategies at home
To limit communication in the family environment
Because families cannot contribute positively to the communication process

Limiting your ability to express emotions
Enable them to actively participate in their environment and interact in a meaningful way through the use of words, images, gestures or communication devices
Restrict your social interaction
Limit their understanding of the world around them