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Week 6: Building Connections Without Speaking for the Buddy
Mentors can help create social opportunities without taking over a buddy’s voice. This week,
Mentors can help create social opportunities without taking over a buddy’s voice. This week,
Physical assistance should always protect a child’s safety, dignity, and right to personal autonomy.
Behavior often communicates a need that a child cannot yet express in another way.
Sounds, lights, textures, and movement can affect each child differently. This week, we learned
Communication extends far beyond spoken language. This week, we explored AAC tools, PECS cards,
Meaningful mentorship begins by recognizing each child’s abilities, choices, and individuality. In our first