Communication Development

Strategies to support your child's communication development within their everyday routines and play.
Browse this section if you're looking to broaden your child's vocabulary, improve their speech sounds or develop their social communication.

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Speak Normally

Speak Normally

I'm not sure why we all started talking in the third person to our children but I'm here to tell you that you don't have to! And it's better not...
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Tempt your child to communicate

Tempt your child to communicate

Create opportunities for your child to initiate an interaction with you by setting up a COMMUNICATION TEMPTATION. Place a favourite toy or snack within view but out of reach, or...
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The Power of Watching and Waiting

The Power of Watching and Waiting

Watching and waiting is incredibly powerful for language development. Are you remembering to do it?
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Zazi feeling shy

Feeling Shy And Answering Questions - How To Handle It

 Even the most confident kids can suddenly become mute if they’re asked a question. This is a totally normal reaction.  We have to step in as their parent so...
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August Learning First Words

What counts as a First Word?

More than you think! A first word is something that your child says intentionally, the same way every time and consistently - to get or communicate what they want.
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Chop Chop Banana with Wooden Knife

6 Reasons to Involve your Child in Food Preparation

If your little one is refusing foods, throwing food, spitting things out, gagging, trying to escape the high chair, not keen on exploring new food - it's time to involve...
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