Manley said the boards would offer communication access to Finn, her 6-year-old son with autism, and other members of the area's autistic community. The boards would also be useful for other non ...

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Communication boards for children with autism have been installed in play areas after a suggestion from a mum. Hollie had the idea of the colourful boards for play parks in Fareham, Hampshire.

He said: "We no longer want autism to be hidden." The communication boards include symbols representing common words and phrases that enable non-speaking people to communicate with others.