St. Raphael Religious Education partners with parents in faith formation for children, teens and young adults with learning differences, including individuals who are non-verbal.  
Individuals with communication difficulties, such as Autism, need visual cues to help with understanding language and expressing themselves. Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) are often used by those who are non-verbal or have limited verbal abilities as a form of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).  The child or adult can touch or point to the symbol, hand a picture to their listener, or use PCS with high-tech devices to access computer generated speech. PCS are also used for individuals with Autism who are able to speak, but need the visual support to help them stay focused and on task and to help with comprehension.