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Communication

Tips:

Speech sounds

  • Model speech to the children by repeating words back to them correctly.

Understanding:

  • Give children time to process what you have asked and respond.
  • Use simple language and break instructions down into smaller steps.
  • Encourage children to answer questions, such as who, what, where, when and why? When reading their books. Encourage them to tell you the story in their own words.

Expression

  • Talk about all your experiences in detail, teaching new vocabulary all the time.
  • Discuss vocabulary in books, making sure the children understand the meaning of tricky words. 

Social Communication

  • Play lots of games with your child to encourage social skills, such as taking turns and winning and losing.
  • Use a visual timetable and visual aids to provide structure and routines.

Resources:

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/our-services/community-services/speech-and-therapy.htm

https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/

https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/

Continue to work on Speech and Language targets set by the Speech and Language Therapist (if already seen).

https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/resources/resources/resources-for-parents/

Social skills games: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/specialeducationalneeds-sen/specialeducationalneeds-sen-social-emotional-and-mental-health-difficulties/sen-friendship-and-social-skills

http://autismteachingstrategies.com/free-social-skills-downloads-2

Strategies: https://www.saltbythesea.com/blog/

Different aspects of communication: https://www.speechsproutstherapy.com/2020/03/50-terrific-free-speech-therapy.html

List of websites with free resources: https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/resources-list-for-home-learning

https://do2learn.com/

A guide developed by paediatric speech and language therapists giving hints and tips for parents, school staff, SLT staff, students and other professionals. https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cypslt/

Vocabulary Activities: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/Downloads/Services/Childrens%20therapies/SLT/Language/Pack%20for%20Word%20Finding%20Vocabulary%20and%20Categories.pdf

Narrative Activities: https://www.speechsproutstherapy.com/2018/04/how-to-improve-narrative-skills-in.html

Language Activities : https://www.humber.nhs.uk/services/childrens-language-resources.htm

Speech resources: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/services/childrens-speech-resources.htm