Early Communication Skills

Early communication skills

Creating opportunities for your child to communicate

Everyday moments can offer powerful opportunities to support your child’s communication skills. Simple activities like getting dressed, playing, shopping, or sharing a meal can all help build your child’s understanding, listening, and talking.

Watch this video to discover practical ways to turn daily routines into communication opportunities for your child. You’ll see how small changes in how you talk, play, and respond can make a big difference.

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Creating opportunities for your child to communicate

Objects of reference

Objects of reference are a clear and practical way to support your child’s understanding of their daily routine and what will happen next. Watch this video to see how familiar everyday items can help prepare your child for activities before they begin.

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Attention and listening

Children learn new words by paying attention to what others say and hearing language used around them.

Watch this short video to discover simple, everyday strategies that can help build your child’s attention and listening skills during play and daily routines.