We use 8 different types of nonverbal communication without even thinking about it. What are they and how do these skills affect children with developmental disabilities?

Communication is critical to continued human development throughout our life span.  It is what allows us to share thoughts, feelings, wonderings, and knowledge with others.  Whether you are a verbal or nonverbal communicator, the vast majority of communication we do is through nonverbal channels. 

So if nonverbal communication makes up a substantial portion of our communicative experience, what does it involve?  Many of us associate facial expression and gestures with nonverbal communication, but these are not the only two types involved.  There are, in fact, eight different types of nonverbal communication:

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If you know how easy it is to misinterpret the emotional intention of words in an e-mail then you might understand what it’s like to communicate with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping autistic children with communication should be our highest priority.

Communication is a dynamic process.  It goes way beyond the words we say.  Many people interchange the words communication, language, and speech; but these terms are not synonymous.  Speech refers to the actual words or sounds that are coming from your mouth.  Language is the grammar, meaning and ability to use the words you have. When people talk about language, they are referring to both verbal and non-verbal language.  Communication encompasses both language and speech, but it is more than that.  It is the ability to share thoughts and experiences in a meaningful way while taking in, processing, and responding to the person you are talking with.  

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