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In fostering Michael’s inclination to imitate, communicate, interact, and use ASL purposefully, the key lies in consistently honoring his requests. This applies as long as it’s a matter of personal inconvenience to me and not a safety issue or a significant inconvenience to others. An example is our differing preferences at night: I prefer dim lighting to unwind, while he enjoys bright lights for his nighttime activities. When Michael made effort to used an ASL word — lights — I honor his request to turn on those bright lights I am inclined to say No to. The more Michael associates communication as a positive outcome to have his needs and wants met, the more he is inclined to use them. 🔐Michael’s practice of asking for permission was a skill we fostered and nurtured from an early age, carefully balancing the act of granting permissions while teaching and practicing boundaries at the same time. 👉🏻In our approach, teaching new words in sign language doesn’t take place at a desk or at set times. It unfolds continuously, day and night, with a focus on words chosen according to his needs and desires. That’s why he has much freedom for movement and exploring at home. Our everyday life is filled with functional vocabulary words that are most meaningful and relevant for him to learn, use, and practice on a daily basis. 👑 Full Mini-vlogs of our personalized approach and insights on IG Subscribers’ Page 👑 #parenting #autism #ASL #signlanguage #nonspeaking #nonverbal #inspiration #motivate #autismawareness #autismjourney #neurodivergent #parentingtips #howto #education #progress
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