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JOIN US AS WE CELBRATE OUR 15 TH YEAR! NEW YORK CITY 15TH ANNUAL MAY 1–4, 2018 Wyndham New Yorker Hotel Over 100 Speakers More than 80 Conference Sessions Half-Day Workshops 40 Exhibitors & Over 1,000 Attendees Expected To register go to: www.YoungChildExpo.com or call 212-787-9700, ext. 333 REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 6, 2018 Early Bird & Group Discounts Available GREAT SPEAKERS. GREAT LEARNING. HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN LEARN & GROW. TOPICS ABA ADHD Autism Essentials Behavior Management Developmental Discipline Early Literacy Emotional Intelligence Educational Policy Music and Learning Play Social Skills Development Speech Language Issues . . . and many more The Young Child Expo & Conference will provide early childhood professionals and parents the latest information about early childhood development, services, resources, and products to help all children reach their full potential. In one unique event, this conference integrates learning about a wide variety of important topics affecting typically developing children as well as those with special needs, including autism. Great training for all early childhood professionals: • Teachers • Special Ed Teachers • Psychologists • SW • Speech • OT • PT • ABA • Pediatricians • Child Care Professionals • Program Directors/Principals/Administrators Presented by
TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS 10 WAYS TO ENCOURAGE SPEECH Every child may not speak at the same pace, but every child is also very different. Even the slightest improvement in their communication can help reduce frustration in their everyday routine. Below are 10 ways for parents to help encourage language for their child. PLAYING Creating a time, even 15 minutes a day, to sit down with your child with minimum distractions and engaging them can be fundamental for their speech development. Play allows time to practice skills learned in school or elsewhere. Let your child take the lead, as play builds confidence without pressure to talk. say. For example, if your child already says “bear,” you can say “big bear” or “brown bear.” PAUSING Often it will take children longer to process your question or understand what is being spoken about. Give your child a chance to respond. PRAISING Try to include specific comments about what the child is doing exactly, so that they are earning praise. They learn best from your interest in things, especially your interest in the things that they do and say. READING Make a habit of reading to your child or letting your child read to you every day. Select books that are easyto-follow, with familiar stories for young children. Talk about what you're seeing in the pictures. Asking your child what sounds the animals in the pictures make gets him/her to practice speech skills, as well. “The basic building of good communication is the feeling that every human being is unique and of value.” REPEATING It is important to repeat what your child says, clearly and correctly, so that he/ she can hear how it should sound, and reinforce the language that goes with the action. If the child repeats the words incorrectly, just gently repeat the words in the correct way, so that he/she understands the difference. LISTENING Children are motivated when they feel that you place value in what they say. Set aside some quiet “listening time” during discussion or play time alongside the child. SLOWING DOWN Family members can reduce their conversational rate of speech to a slow, soothing style. Try to use simple words and an easy tone of voice. MODELING Modeling useful words can help children jumpstart their vocabulary-building. Expanding on what was said is another useful tool (i.e. "Want cookie?" "I have cookie." "I have a chocolate cookie." "Do you want more cookie?”). Add more words to what your child can already USING YOUR ENVIRONMENT Having some things that are out of your child’s reach can be very helpful in building language. To do this, you will need something that you know your child will want, such as a favorite toy or food. They will need to ask you for help when getting it if it is in a place that they cannot reach. You can teach them to ask you for attention and to say, “help me,” or label the item that they cannot reach. BEING PATIENT Remember that every child learns at and individual pace, and that development takes time and patience. You cannot expect things to suddenly change overnight. By Jennifer Lian, MA CCC-SLP www.ShemaKolainu.org | Kolainu - Our Voice | March 2018 17
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