Handout

The Power of Waiting: A Simple Way to Support Communication

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Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

AACApraxia of SpeechArticulation and PhonologyAutismExecutive FunctionFluencyLanguage Development
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.
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