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Language difficulties are nobody’s fault, but changing the way you talk can really help your child.

Language difficulties are nobody’s fault but changing the way you talk can really help your child. How do I use this strategy? When you are playing with your child get down to their level so you are ‘face to face’. When you and your child are playing together get down on your...

How do I use this strategy? Repeat back to your child the word, phrase or sentence they have said, correcting any mistakes. This strategy allows you to acknowledge what your child has said, but then let them hear the correct version. It helps you to give praise and reinforcement, rather than...

How does giving time work? Language difficulties are nobody’s fault but changing the way you talk can really help your child. When you play with your child, leave plenty of time and gaps for them to say something or to respond to your language. Before you have the next turn in the conversation,...

What is extending? Language difficulties are nobody’s fault but changing the way you talk can really help your child. When your child says a word or short phrase, say it back to them but add one more word. For example your child may say “dog!” and you could extend this by adding,...

When we think about communication, we need to think about how a child communicates, why they communicate, and when they communicate. This page focuses on how to give your child more opportunities to communicate. What do we mean by ‘creating opportunities to communicate’? As parents and...

There are lots of simple strategies that you can use to help support your child’s talking. Here are some examples: