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Early strategies to support understanding of spoken language
Visual support
At school, seat the child in the front of the class where they can easily see visual teaching aids.
Use a visual timetable at home and in the classroom.
Support spoken language with visual materials.
Use signing or gesture.
Label the classroom and home environment for example, pens, sand.
Giving instructions
Break language down into smaller chunks.
Give instructions one step at a time.
Give instructions in chronological order.
Repeat key instructions.
Speak at a slower rate than normal to allow your child to process what has been said.
Get down to your child’s level when you are talking or playing with them.
Comprehension monitoring
Praise your child when they do something well:
- “Good sharing”
- “Well done for tidying up”
Check back with your child that they have understood what they are meant to be doing by asking open ended questions such as “What do you need to do?”
Use symbols for all children to use. For example:
- green for “I understand”
- orange for “I’m not sure”
- and red for “I don’t understand”
Additional resources and information
For information, a range of resources and fact sheets for parents and carers, to help children develop their speech, language and communication skills visit: Speech and Language UK
A SWAY training module for teaching staff on strategies for supporting children’s spoken language. Presented by Alice Woods (Speech and Language Therapist).
Information for professionals on how to support children’s speaking and understanding: Speech and Language UK
Contact us
For more information please contact the Speech and Language Therapy Service at Flockton House on 0114 226 2333.
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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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