2024 Disabled Enough magazine OLD - Flipbook - Page 27
Communication
Young people with disability sometimes face barriers
when communicating our needs. This can happen
because non-disabled people might not always value the
different ways we communicate. It can be even tougher
when you're young and haven't had a lot of practice. The
ideas below offer some tips to make it easier for you to
communicate your needs others.
Get ready by
planning what to
say or important
points before you
enter a
conversation.
Use fidget toys or
stim to help
control how much
sensory input you
experience.
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