When words feel out of reach, understanding nonverbal communication with children creates a bridge. Notice a gentle touch or a specific gaze to better connect with your special needs child. Connection grows here.
Every child deserves a voice, a way to express themselves, show who they are inside. As parents, we nurture our kids’ strengths and help them thrive in this world. But what if the key to unlocking that potential lies beyond their words?
Step into the poignant world of ‘Listen,’ a film that interprets life through the eyes of a non-verbal autistic child, crafted with compassion and insight. Created by Marisabel Fernandez and Alexander Bernard as their Ringling College thesis project, it earned the prestigious Grand Prize in the 2014 Adobe Design Achievement Awards.
My son BJ wanted nothing more than to share his vacation stories but Cerebral Palsy left him unable. I knew other kids love exchanging tales and we couldn’t let our vibrant boy feel shut out of this joy.
