Problem:
A 3 year old child with special needs evidences a severe expressive language delay. He appears to understand the routines of the classroom but uses only bababa sounds and pointing to make his needs known. Which of the following would be the best strategy to use initially to help the child develop his communication skills? A. encourage him to repeat high frequency words after the teacher every day for five to ten minutes, B. teaching him to do repetitive lip movements to strengthen his oral muscles, C. having him use a customized picture exchange system to convey his wants and needs, D. ensuring that he receives daily ten minute sessions with the speech language pathologist