It’s a Can’t, Not a Won’t: Understanding the “Lazy” Myth in Nonverbal Children
One of the most damaging misconceptions families face is the idea that a child who isn’t talking is simply “lazy” or “defiant.” Parents are often pressured to make their child “earn” items by forcing speech. However, research consistently shows that for minimally verbal or nonverbal children, communication is not a matter of motivation, but […]