6 Powerful Ways Parents Can Support Speech and Communication Development at Home
Every Word Counts: Your Role in Supporting Communication at Home Speech and language development begins at home. As a parent, you play a vital role in building your child’s communication skills. Whether your child is receiving therapy or just needs a little more support, these 6 parent-friendly strategies will help you nurture language in a fun, natural way. 1️⃣ Create a Fun and Play- Based Speech Environment Make Talking and Listening a Game, Not a Task How parents can support at home: 1 The secret is to practise the fundamental speech skills in a rich communication environment. Face-to-face communication should begin each day. Lower yourself to your child's eye level and speak slowly while making dramatic mouth movements. Children learn best when they are having fun, so make this enjoyable rather than stressful. Throughout the day, include oral-motor exercises that are disguised as play activities. Blowing bubbles is especially healthy because it promotes breath control and st...