20 mistakes that may happen with parents and therapist while teaching expressive Communication, Dr Kondekar answers how to rectify same
20 Mistakes Parents Make While Teaching expressive Communication & Speech in Autism Toddlers (Dr Kondekar Style – ऑटिज़्म टॉडलर्स में कम्युनिकेशन और expressive स्पीच सिखाते समय माता-पिता की 20 सामान्य गलतियाँ read हिंदी article at the end of the page. Practical Clinical Guidance with Case-Based Corrections) ⚠️ HEADER MESSAGE “Every child may not talk early. But every child can learn to communicate.” 👉 Dr Kondekar says: Do not chase speech first—build communication. 🔴 1. Chasing Words Instead of Communication: Focusing only on “say mamma, say ball” rather than building intent to communicate. 👉 Dr Kondekar explains: Words without intent are empty outputs. Case: Mother repeatedly says “say ball” → child avoids eye contact. ✅ Do Instead: Hold the ball, pause, wait for reach/eye gaze → then model “ball”. 👉 Dr Kondekar insists: Eye connection is the doorway to communication—seek medical help if significantly impaired 🔴 2. Ignoring Sensory Readiness: Trying to teach...