Speech and language support doesn’t have to be an overwhelming burden to pile on your busy life. You can easily incorporate strategies into what you are ALREADY doing to maximize your time and achieve growth. I always recommend parents “sneak in” strategies and targets throughout the day to best support their child’s speech and language skills. Here are 3 of my favorite “tools” to use in order to improve communication skills.
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1️⃣ PLAY: You all probably know by now how much I love play as a means to reduce pressure, inspire your child to imitate, and participate in meaningful engagement with a communication partner. Use play to your advantage and play with SOUNDS & WORDS as you play with toys!
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2️⃣ ROUTINE: I shared a 3 part post series about embedding communication support in your daily routine.. so I can’t emphasize enough how it is so valuable to use routines to hour advantage! You are able to provide repeated exposures (AKA learning opportunities) of concepts and vocabulary by saying the same 1-2 word comments during mealtime, throughout bath time, and while getting dressed. This allows your child to predict what you will say and eventually chime in themselves!
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3️⃣ BOOKS: Literacy is a great way to expose your child to a wide range of vocabulary. I love to use books that rhyme and/or have repetitive lines because your child is more likely to remember the words and finish the sentences themselves (just be sure to pause so they have a chance 😉)!
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When do you “sneak in” communication strategies?
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1️⃣ PLAY: You all probably know by now how much I love play as a means to reduce pressure, inspire your child to imitate, and participate in meaningful engagement with a communication partner. Use play to your advantage and play with SOUNDS & WORDS as you play with toys!
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2️⃣ ROUTINE: I shared a 3 part post series about embedding communication support in your daily routine.. so I can’t emphasize enough how it is so valuable to use routines to hour advantage! You are able to provide repeated exposures (AKA learning opportunities) of concepts and vocabulary by saying the same 1-2 word comments during mealtime, throughout bath time, and while getting dressed. This allows your child to predict what you will say and eventually chime in themselves!
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3️⃣ BOOKS: Literacy is a great way to expose your child to a wide range of vocabulary. I love to use books that rhyme and/or have repetitive lines because your child is more likely to remember the words and finish the sentences themselves (just be sure to pause so they have a chance 😉)!
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When do you “sneak in” communication strategies?
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