Every Voice Matters: Communication Support Guide for Ages 3–5

This communication support guide helps teachers and classroom staff include children ages 3–5 who communicate through speech, gestures, signs, pictures, or communication devices. Use its practical guidance to build communication opportunities into familiar routines, adapt activities, and respond to children’s needs, choices, preferences, and feelings. It also encourages educators to observe which supports work for each child and share those observations with families. Reach for this guide when planning inclusive classroom experiences or strengthening communication access during play and daily routines.