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Communication and language – community paediatrics advice
What is communication and language?
Communication is how people interact with each other. Communication can be with words or face and body movements.
Language is how we understand and speak words.
Children develop language and communication in different ways.
How do communication develop?
From birth babies listen to voices, after a while they copy faces and start to make sounds.
Babies and small children need to see and hear different types of communication to develop.
How does my child communicate?
Do you have any worries?
Do you know what children do at different ages?
How to support my child’s development?
- Turn off all phones and distractions and make sure you are looking at your child when you talk to them
- Communicate with your child as much as you can, talk to them about simple things in the house.
- If you have concerns about hearing, ask your health visitor to request a hearing test.
What should I expect from our community paediatric appointment?
You will be asked about your child’s language and how they communicate with you. You will be asked about their health and early development.
Your child will be examined, and their development looked at. Reasons why children develop language differently will be considered, for example, autism.
After the appointment your child may need referral to other services.
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Disclaimer
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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