Welcome to tips and tricks, a variety of printable tips and hints to help develop your little one’s communication skills. I have created tips and tricks following much feedback from families who were after some practical advice on how to help their child improve their communication skills. I hope you find this information useful and please remember to e-mail me kath@chewchewchatter.com.au with any questions and I would be happy to provide you with additional advice or direct you to an appropriate service to answer your query.
Tip sheet 1 Choice making
Help your child understand the power of communication through gesture/objects/photos and/or speech using this simple language stimulation technique.
Tip sheet 2 Expansion
Build on your child’s vocabulary development and sentence length through this simple language stimulation technique.
Tip sheet 3 Modelling
Help to correct your child’s grammar or sound production using this simple technique in everyday situations.
Tip sheet 4 Language simplification
Help your child to understand language as well as encourage imitation of words using this simple language stimulation technique
Tip sheet 5 Creating opportunities for communication
Learn how to set up everyday situations that allow your child to recognise that they have the power to communicate their needs and wants.
Tip sheet 6 Everyday activities to build vocabulary-bath time
Learn how to build your child’s vocabulary through everyday activities.
Tip sheet 7 Everyday activities to build vocabulary-meal times
Learn how to build your child’s vocabulary through everyday activities.
Tip sheet 8 Everyday activities to build vocabulary-in the car
Learn how to build your child’s vocabulary through everyday activities.
Tip sheet 9 Everyday activities to build vocabulary-getting dressed/undressed
Learn how to build your child’s vocabulary through everyday activities.
