This handout teaches families exactly how to support communication using connection-based, neurodiversity-affirming strategies. Includes declarative language, modeling, joining scripts, routine-based language, regulation support, and sensory-friendly ideas. Includes: ✔ Modeling examples ✔ Declarative language scripts ✔ How to join a child’s play ✔ How to support scripts ✔ Sensory + regulation tips ✔ What NOT to do Use this for home programming, therapy binders, EI routines, or parent coach