Handout

The Power of Waiting: A Simple Way to Support Communication

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

AACApraxia of SpeechArticulation and PhonologyAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentStuttering

Help communication partners understand why waiting matters. This handout uses simple visuals and practical examples to show how extra processing time can support more successful communication while explaining why repeating questions, rushing, or adding more words may unintentionally make communication harder. This printable handout is for speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering AAC, Apraxia of Speech, Articulation and Phonology and Autism. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

Why does repeating a question make communication harder after stroke?
How can I explain processing time to family members after brain injury?
How do I teach communication partners to wait longer for someone with aphasia?

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