Tag Archives: nonverbal communication

How Couples Communicate

Communication is a very important part of a relationship. As many past articles will tell you, it is important for partners to share their feelings with one another. Being clear on your expectations and being open with one another is a key element in relationship survival. How a couple communicates is not near as important as the fact that some communication takes place. There are many different ways that a couple can communicate. In most relationship both verbal and nonverbal communication takes place. The most common way to communicate is verbally through words. Couples express their emotions and ideas through … Continue reading →

Promoting Communication in Your Non-Verbal Child

By request, I am taking a more in-depth look at ways in which parents can help promote communication from their non-verbal children. As part of my series on floor time strategies, this blog will be specifically devoted to floor time techniques to use with children who don’t speak. (Not sure what floor time is? Click here.) For the non-verbal child, all the rules of floor time still apply: Give 20 – 30 minutes of your undivided attention, several times per day. Build on the child’s favorite behaviors. You are going to let your son or daughter select the activity through … Continue reading →