by Evana Sandusky | May 10, 2021 | Down syndrome, Love, Special Needs Parenting
My daughter is a gifted communicator even though she rarely speaks in sentences. Her speech has improved over the past few years, but there are many words she cannot say. Her facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice make up for all the gaps in her vocabulary....
by Evana Sandusky | May 1, 2019 | Challenges, Church, Special Needs Parenting
Sign language is often used with children with special needs for a variety of reasons. Sign language can provide a way to communicate when verbal speech is limited. It can also be a way to support an adult’s words because the sign becomes a visual representation,...