How do u parent a non verbal child who has very limited understanding of language?

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I have a 4 year old who was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 and 11 months, she is developmentally at around 12/18 months, she has limited understanding and is non verbal but will speak constantly sounds and made up words.
I have been thinking just how so u parent a child who is unable to understand anything also she doesnt commucate her needs. I iust spend my whole time stopping her for hurting herself by climbing and taking food from kitchen that isnt away so will eat anything, uncooked crumpets and bagals seem to be favourite at moment. But she drabk undiluted squash before. She is off nursery as her special needs nursery is closed she was pff 6 months last year and havent been to nursery since 5th December, i also have nearly 2 year old who is understanding which to he honest is really weird and im obviously happy about it. She is currently wide awake trying to jump on her bed. And she has to have someone with at all times.

Hi, do you have a disability social worker? My son is 16 now but is autistic and has severe learning difficulties. We started him with PECS (picture exchange system) at around 2 and a half. It helped him communicate some basic needs along with having a visual planner, like a timetable with picture stickers on. He still only had basic language BUT he understands a lot more now than he did when he was younger. The social worker should be able to point you towards some support about learning PECS, and how to access support.