Non-verbal children living with autism learning to communicate via electronic devices

Non-verbal children living with autism are being given the chance to better communicate by using electronic devices at Oshawa's Grandview Children's Centre.

[@smellamyblake8352]

When my niece finally spoke I was so happy I baked a cake and wrote "She speaks!" on it. And I bawled my eyes out the day she said my name for the first time.

[@judymorrise]

How old was your niece when she spoke?

[@smellamyblake8352]

@@judymorrise She said her first word at able a year old but didn't really progress much. When she was 2 she had only like 5 words. She said her first sentence at about 2 and a half.

[@shaziyapathansherkhan3141]

Does she speak now​@@smellamyblake8352....im curious my daughter has same issues

[@andermiskinis4989]

I am semi non verbal. I have autism and Selective Mutism. I use an AAC app on a tablet when I find speech difficult. I love language and when I wasn’t able to get the words out when I was a kid it made me very upset because just because I couldn’t form the words verbally didn’t mean I couldn’t in my head. I have needs and wants. I have stories and questions. Children and adults who find verbal communication difficult deserve to have a way to communicate effectively, just as anyone else!

[@TOTU]

I have a question. Do people talk to you like a baby when they dont know that you are just as smart as them? I'm gonna be tested for it (probably 2 years because of canada's waitlists) and when I tell people that, they talk to me like im a idiot.

[@AndysAutismLifeStory]

I am this way today. I am 38. I can repeat things so well in detail like weather, laws, about Autism, and my symptoms and needs. I have such a hard time with my thoughts, getting my needs met, and more. It is so hard when my dad abuses me and neglect me and causes me sensory overload. It is so hard for me because I am ignored by everyone. I don't know if aac helps me because I feel pressure to communicate. I am left without assistance with navigation the services and systems. I am not able to take care of myself. It is so hard. I just have such a hard time understanding social cues, what is being said, processing, and planning and organizing my thoughts, feelings, and needs to get help and it is so hard it causes me severe emotional and behavior issues that puts me and others in danger.

[@mindbodygainzfitness-serin1349]

what a wonderful way to help these kids

[@jonahhillman6491]

This is awesome. Autism should be accommodated and celebrated. A big step forward.

[@AndysAutismLifeStory]

He is so smart. I have autism. I was nonverbal until 5. I have a hard time with things. Communication makes it very hard for me. I can repeat things. I have a hard time with cooking, shopping, cross the street, make friends, work, going out to a park, using the bathroom, and shower and stuff. I have a hard time. It is so hard for me. My sensory, my cope with changes, need for routine, keep moving, not understanding, and not able to process and plan and organize my thoughts and responses to get help. Take my sugar or take my pills and everything in life is so hard. I don't have services I need. My state is giving me so much trouble.

[@khush6392]

Where you live? You have severe autism ?? My son has severe autism he is non verbal.

[@AndysAutismLifeStory]

@khush6392 I live in Buffalo NY. 339 Morgan st, Tonawanda, NY 14150. I live with dad and mom and Joe my brother.

[@khush6392]

@@AndysAutismLifeStory you have mild autism or severe???

[@lilianmai123]

my older brother has autism and is non verbal, we are currently trying to get him to try using this to communicate with my family and i.

[@mtgperson2856]

Adults say technolog rots your mind I disagree

[@Lolypop123]

mtg person I agree it deos not rot your mind

[@tammybjorklund9805]

Amazing. Thank you.

[@akshara487]

this made me so happy

[@marcereyes2289]

OMG 😲 that’s awesome 👏

[@Pickdivision]

I have autism, but I'm high-functioning. For those with ASD didn't have that technology 30 or 40 years ago. I wonder how they're doing now?

[@andrewmorton395]

I have Autism, it's a real struggle

[@jackiehopkins5118]

I have autism and I have two different types of apps to help me with talking

[@samanthaschultz1321]

Jackie Hopkins what apps do u have

[@shirleydivin7118]

What are the apps you use please..

[@joaquinkakeewaykenny3275]

Jackie hopkins man i feel bad for you

[@ksmetalchick6546]

What apps please? My daughter really needs this and she has bad meltdowns... :(

[@angelmcccain]

Jackie Hopkins what apps ? Are you verbal ?

[@kellyruddy6064]

Cool

[@angelmcccain]

What about when they’re very hyper and you can’t get them to pay attention ...

[@pearlstandifer7966]

What kind of program are you using.

[@snookieslimez3856]

I don’t know, it’s hard to find a good program

[@shibkafle619]

what is the name of the app that is using in this video please let me know, I have a child need help, she has autism. Thanks

[@erickmatos5290]

LAMB

[@erickmatos5290]

Sorry look up LAMP AAC Device its called LAMP

[@jamilterro7903]

What app is this?

[@autismwithhol6405]

Touchchat

[@sherrychapman5429]

How do you get one of these

[@clarissadiaz3158]

You can buy the tablet that already has it built in or if your child already has a tablet like an android or iPhone, you can download the app for $80.

[@frida8267]

Technology makes opportunities!

[@AndysAutismLifeStory]

Even with being able to talk. Aac is much easier but I feel pressure to ask for things or talk to someone. My dad and many people rush me and ignore me.

[@rickmarshall7882]

Do they have app for this my son needs

[@toothyratz5401]

There’s lots of apps, it just depends of what specifically they need. I’ll list a few apps I’ve tried: Proloquo2go Snap core first TouchChat Some others that I haven’t tried are LAMP words for life

[@tineshagoldian4746]

No mention of the Apps name?

[@icelily2010]

language acquisition for motor planning

[@pandoraowens4302]

good ausitse

[@Taimalyz716]

❤

[@juliethynne4956]

Julie thynne

[@allaroundleilasmith6952]

Hi 😊

[@agocontealia211]

🐇

[@Saturahekuheelerfan87]

My son Pawel haș Poland Syndrome

[@ceceliadunn8416]

It looks like too many words at first.