Language skills

Receptive language

Receptive language is how we understand words and sentences that we hear or read. Children usually understand language before they can speak it.

Watch this video for fun and creative ideas to help your child understand language.

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Expressive Language 

Expressive Language can mean using either spoken words or non-verbal communication such as signs or pictures to communicate. Pointing, looking and reaching are also forms of expressive language and communication.

To learn how to use words, a child needs to hear lots of talking. Children learn vocabulary best, in the moment, when they can link a word to an object or an action. 

Watch this video for practical tips to help your child build communication skills in fun and engaging ways.

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