Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on October 3, 2021 9:22 pm Add to Favorites etazeW Reps: 104 Non-Verbal A student in my internship is non-verbal. When answering a question he will likely make a loud noice to express himself. More often than not, the sound seems very similar to what the word or phrase might be. How can I encourage this students to participate and stay actively engaged since he seems to understand the materials being presented.                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted October 4, 2021 2:03 am yqeMeL Reps: 103 Provide the student with multiple ways to communicate with yourself and the class. Give flashcards with symbols or come up with hand signals for the student to use to show they are understanding content. Votes: +8 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution aseTyD Reps: 200 I would exactly do this as giving multiple ways for the student could help them succeed in class.   Posted on: October 31, 2021 5:51 am Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted October 3, 2021 11:32 pm tyquJy Reps: 200 In my opinion, worksheets are a great way to help non-verbal students communicate if they understand the content. It is a way to show if the student can answer questions that have to do with the corresponding lesson plan. Votes: +6 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted October 10, 2021 5:56 pm XyqyBy Reps: 103 When the student makes his sounds, praise him for speaking up but remind him to raise his hand. The constant praise will encourage him to speak out more. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted April 17, 2022 11:13 pm Lauren Toner Reps: 261 Mt first question: Does this student have a communication device with being nonverbal? Your best friend for a nonverbal student is a visual communication board, which can be made online or you can find them already done online. The visual communication board has a name and a picture of each item such as cut and paste, stop, go, next activity, etc. These can be put in front of the student to encourage communication and feedback during teaching. I personally used this so much while working with my ESE students during my second internship. I loved it, and the nonverbal students grew to use this as I was using it during each lesson speaking aloud and touching the communication board visual for each item I could! I hope this helps! Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted April 13, 2022 6:13 pm juRuqa Reps: 201 I would suggest allowing the student to respond to questions with hand signals. He could give the teacher a thumbs up or down to indicate his understanding of the content, or other signals that are agreed upon ahead of time between the teacher and student. If he does not already, he should have an IEP or behavioral plan in place that suggests strategies to implement with the student. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted April 12, 2022 9:12 pm JeRaGu Reps: 201 Encourage this student to stay involved. Verbally encourage them, give them high fives and pats on the shoulder if they will let you. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted April 17, 2022 10:25 pm SaZaLa Reps: 103 I suggest the teacher provide the student with more opportunities to engage with the class. For example, having the student complete a worksheet or activity to share with the class. The student could also be paired with another student or group to ensure he is engaged in learning since they would need to communicate and work together. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted October 14, 2022 1:03 pm Byhuzy Reps: 204 You can use techniques such as allowing them to answer questions with their communication device or giving them two options (one in each hand-have them pick a hand). Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 7, 2023 2:38 am aMadup Reps: 100 Encourage involvement in nonverbal activities by providing alternate means of communication, such as utilizing gestures, pointing to possibilities, or, if possible, giving a communication device. Maintaining engagement and drive requires acknowledging and validating his responses. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.