Communication
Speech is one way to communicate. It is not the only way, and it is not a measure of understanding.Speaking is one way to communicate. It is not the only way.
1 min read · Everyone, Families and carers, Teachers and schools
Uses your device voice. It reads the wording you have selected.
Someone can understand more than they can say in the moment. Pain, noise, or a hard demand can make speech unavailable without changing what the person knows.
A person can understand more than they can say. Noise or stress can make speech hard to use.
Offer a second way: a picture, a short written choice, a device, or time to answer. Do not remove that way because you would prefer speech.
Offer a picture, writing, a device, or more time. Do not take that away because you want speech.