An Easy One
By now you know I am a huge proponent of journaling with your special needs child! But, even a simplified version of journaling can work to build communication skills.
You simply show your child a photo of their day. Then you can ask your child some questions about the photo. They don’t need to write the answers. They can sign their answers, communicate by AAC or speak verbally. The important part is to give them a visual cue to help them practice speaking about their day.
Don’t you love activities that take minimal planning and have huge educational value? I know. Me too!
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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