This post will introduce our FIRST TIP for creating communication opportunities! Our goal is to inspire your child to use language to interact with you.
First off- we know how capable each child is and celebrate their independence! However- they need communication skills to increase their independence and self-advocacy. So that’s why with a few modifications we can alter their environment to create fun and engaging opportunities to communicate.
Our first tip in this post series is all about boxes, tins, Tupperware oh my!
1. Put a highly motivating object (preferably something that facilitates interaction with you i.e. wind up toy, bubbles ) inside a box that your child is unable to open themselves.
2. You can either show your child the toy through a clear plastic box or open the box to show them what’s inside + that you have the ability to open it (it’s always nice to see what you are working so hard for).
3. Close the box and let your child “struggle” to open the box (Don’t worry! It won’t last forever!)
4. Model the target word (“help,” “open”, “name of toy”), look at your child, and wait 5-10 seconds.
5. Accept ANY ATTEMPT of communication and open the box to let them play! A sign, a gesture, a word approximation, etc. all count. The goal is to learn that communicating with you is fun and rewarding!
Be on the lookout tomorrow for TIP 2 in how to create communication opportunities for your child at home.
First off- we know how capable each child is and celebrate their independence! However- they need communication skills to increase their independence and self-advocacy. So that’s why with a few modifications we can alter their environment to create fun and engaging opportunities to communicate.
Our first tip in this post series is all about boxes, tins, Tupperware oh my!
1. Put a highly motivating object (preferably something that facilitates interaction with you i.e. wind up toy, bubbles ) inside a box that your child is unable to open themselves.
2. You can either show your child the toy through a clear plastic box or open the box to show them what’s inside + that you have the ability to open it (it’s always nice to see what you are working so hard for).
3. Close the box and let your child “struggle” to open the box (Don’t worry! It won’t last forever!)
4. Model the target word (“help,” “open”, “name of toy”), look at your child, and wait 5-10 seconds.
5. Accept ANY ATTEMPT of communication and open the box to let them play! A sign, a gesture, a word approximation, etc. all count. The goal is to learn that communicating with you is fun and rewarding!
Be on the lookout tomorrow for TIP 2 in how to create communication opportunities for your child at home.
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