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Non-verbal doesn't mean Non-communicative

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the tools to strengthen lips, encourage communication and speech and satisfy that oral fixation, asd friendly.
 
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still waiting for assisted technology to come through?  start with this easy commmunication device from joyreal.  there's even a smaller version if your child is just learning the ropes.
Joyreal AAC Device for Autism, Non Verbal Communication Tools for Speech Therapy & Stroke Rehab. Communication Tablet, Autism Talking Aids with 8 Programmable Buttons & Adjustable Volume
 
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not just for babies, this blower has done wonder for my autistic teenager's lip strength and now he can blow up a balloon!
TOP BRIGHT 3in1 Sensory Toys for Toddlers Autism, Montessori Toddler Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old with Whistle, Ball Blowing, Floating Blow Pipe Balls Birthday Gift
 
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another fun blower option, I promise your child will be having so much fun they won't even know it's therapy.
Joyreal 8 in 1 Sensory Toys for Kids with Whistle, Balloon Blower, Floating Blow Pipe Ball - Autism Sensory Product Oral Motor Therapy Tools - Speech Therapy Toys for Toddler 3+ Year Old Boy Girl Gift
 
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Get the vibration plate for yourself but put your non-verbal child on it and be amazed at all the sounds they start belting as they vibrate.
TISSCARE Vibration Plate Exercise Machine Mini Vibrating Plates for Lymphatic Drainage and Weight Loss, 400Lbs Capacity Full Body Power Shake Workout Platform for Home Cardio Fitness
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looking in a mirror is so helpful for speech development
hand2mind Talking Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set, Phonemic Awareness, Speech Therapy Materials, Phonics Manipulatives, Toddler Talking Flash Cards, Letter Sounds, Preschool Learning Activities
 
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oral stimulation is soothing and develops the strength for speech.
Buzz Buddy Oral Motor Stimulation Kit
 
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a fun little speech encouraging toy
hand2mind Phoneme Phone, Speech Therapy Toys, Autism Learning ...
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sentence building for more advanced kids
Speech Therapy Toys, Sentence Building for Kids Ages 6-8
 
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another mirror option to help speech development and labeling of emotions
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Social Emotional Learning ...
 
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talking about these objects helps with communication and categorization
Montessori Sensory Toys 58-Piece Set for 2-6 Years
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a toy that can do OT and SLT at the same time, we love this.
Stem Kids Creative Learning Building Toy
 
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more vibration plate options from Target
Vibrating Plate Exercise Machines for Weight Loss & Full Body Fitness
 
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repeat repeat repeat, you can do this on an ipad but sometimes it's better to not give an ipad and use this in a car or at a restaurant. so they don't find their sneaky way onto youtube.
QuTZ Talking Phonics Flash Cards, 166 Pages
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these conversation cards are great for more advanced speech therapy, getting your child to now communicate effectively. if they are not verbal, they can answer with their aac.
Who What Why Cards - Social Skills Game 4+
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having a pet or friend can encourage communication
Nano-MALS Cowbert The Highland Cow, Electronic Pet Cow Toy, 70+ Responses, Interactive Fidget Toys for Girls & Boys Ages 5+ ​