Tips for good communication

• Find a good place to communicate where people will find it easy to see and hear you.

• Ask questions that people need to answer with more words than just yes or no. 

Check with the person that you have understood what they have said.  For example “The TV is not working.  Is that right?”    

Go with the person if they want to take you somewhere to show you something.  

Watch the person.  They might tell you things by their body language or how their face looks.  

Learn from other people.  It is ok to ask parents and carers for help. 

Try drawing.  Drawing might help, even if you are not very good at it. 

Take as much time as you need to communicate with the person. 

Use your hands and face to help you to communicate. If you are asking if someone is sad, make your face look sad.    

Some people like to use real objects to communicate.  Photos and pictures can help too.