Creating Language Opportunities

Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service

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Creating Language Opportunities (235kB pdf)

Spending time together talking and listening to your child. There’s so much to talk about!

Pause and give your child time to talk

Don’t ask too many questions. Comment on what is happening and pause and wait for them to respond…this makes talking more enjoyable for both of you.

Sing favourite songs together

Join in with the actions.  See our ‘singing with your child’ leaflet, ask nursery for ideas of songs to sing or visit www.wordsforlife.org/songs

Daily routines are great for adding lots of language!

Talk about what you’re doing throughout the day.

Look at and talk about books

You don’t need to always read the words. 

Talk about the pictures, do actions and make silly voices…have fun!

Wait and see what your child wants to do or say then join in

Sometimes we know what our children want before they do! Try not to anticipate, wait and see what they do first and then respond.

For more information visit www.alderhey.nhs.uk  or talk to your Speech and Language Therapist.

This leaflet only gives general information. You must always discuss the individual treatment of your child with the appropriate member of staff. Do not rely on this leaflet alone for information about your child’s treatment.

This information can be made available in other languages and formats if requested.

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