Archive for the “Early communication skills” category
Special time
A helpful approach to create a communication friendly environment
Objects of reference stages guide
Print as a booklet – advice on how to help children at each object of reference stage
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Objects of reference
Advice sheet explaining what objects of reference are and how to use them
Match and stretch advice sheet
Our advice sheet to help children who using no words or only a few words. Use alongside our talking wheel resource
Talking tips
Our top tips for helping children’s early language. Handy ‘do’s and don’ts’ you can use in everyday routines and activities
Talking wheel – ways to add language
Advice about types of words to add and model to children. Use alongside our match and stretch advice
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Early communication – early words and actions
Games that encourage sounds and actions. Ideas that can help your child copy and play with you
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Early communication – looking and listening games
Games and ideas to help build listening, attention and sharing play with others
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Early communication – Taking part games
Games to help children with joining with another person
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Creating opportunities to communicate
Top tips to help your child to request things they want in different ways
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