Which statement demonstrates non-verbal communication described in People First Language guidance?

Which statement demonstrates non-verbal communication described in People First Language guidance?

• A. She communicates with her eyes, a device, or other methods.
• B. She cannot speak.
• C. She is non-speaking.
• D. She talks using sign language.

Answer: (A)

Non-verbal communication is about conveying messages without spoken words, using eye contact, devices, gestures, and other methods. People First Language focuses on the person first and describes how they communicate rather than labeling them by disability. The statement “She communicates with her eyes, a device, or other methods” reflects both ideas: it names the person with “she” and highlights active, non-verbal ways she communicates through tools and methods beyond speech. The other options center on disability labels or imply speaking; they don’t illustrate the use of non-verbal communication methods in a person-first way.

Non-verbal communication is about conveying messages without spoken words, using eye contact, devices, gestures, and other methods. People First Language focuses on the person first and describes how they communicate rather than labeling them by disability. The statement “She communicates with her eyes, a device, or other methods” reflects both ideas: it names the person with “she” and highlights active, non-verbal ways she communicates through tools and methods beyond speech. The other options center on disability labels or imply speaking; they don’t illustrate the use of non-verbal communication methods in a person-first way.