When children are on the autistic spectrum, one of the issues they may have (although this is not always the case) is communication. Some are non-verbal, and therefore can’t communicate using words at all. Others have a wide vocabulary, but they can’t process emotions and don’t understand the nuances within words and phrases that give them their true meaning.
Because of these issues, communicating with an autistic child can be difficult. It’s not, however, impossible, as many parents of autistic children will be able to tell you. Here are some useful tips for communicating with an autistic child, whether your own or someone else’s, that will help hugely.