Communication
Why doesn't ○○ talk much?
Explain concretely that some children speak slowly, or communicate in ways other than talking (expressions, gestures, picture cards, devices). Adding that "not talking doesn't mean they don't understand or can't be friends" reduces misunderstanding.
For a child, you could say: "○○ is a slow talker. Instead of words, they show how they feel with pointing or pictures."
For a child, you could say: "○○ is a slow talker. Instead of words, they show how they feel with pointing or pictures."
Sources：kidshealth.org
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