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Inkspot

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Posted - 08/08/2012 : 17:21:33

I help run a social group for adults on the spectrum (Age range 18 -26). We have a variety of participants but I worry that a few of the participants who are either limited in their ability to verbalize their thoughts are not getting as much out of the group as they could. Also, recently a participant who is completely non verbal has joined and as this is something that is new to me I am very nervous. I have a very difficult time knowing what he wants/needs but I don't want to seem condescending either because this is not my intention. I just want everyone there to have a nice time away from the pressures of life. How can I meaningfully include and communicate with the participants that have trouble with verbal communication so they don't feel left out or like they are not being heard?

Thank you.

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