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This is something we get asked every day… How can I help my child at home? And the truth is that there are so many things you are probably already doing that support their communication development. Here are a few useful strategies and ideas to try at home to help your child every day: Get […]

A child’s speech and language development begins at birth, and hearing our children babbling and then using their first words is a very exciting time. It is natural that we, as parents, worry about whether or not our children are doing what they should for their age. It is vitally important that we consider and

How to play using sand:  Hide toy animals or blocks in the sand tray and encourage your child to use their fingers and hands to explore and dig them out. Build their listening and language skills by naming each animal that they retrieve; you can also imitate the sounds that these animals make. Count how

Make your own musical instruments at home: Bean shaker You can use a recycled plastic bottle Fill it with some beans or rice Decorate with paint or any arts and crafts items lying around at home Shake away!! Tin can drum You can use a recycled coffee tin or yoghurt tub Cut the end off

Being able to listen is critical to all areas of learning. Children need to be able to focus on what is important information in the classroom, and most of their day is spent listening to the teacher and to friends. Parents must model good listening skills for children and show them how to be active

What Is Joint Attention? Joint attention is the ability to share a common focus on something (people, objects, a book, etc.) with someone else. It requires the ability to gain, maintain, and shift attention. Sharing a focus helps us to communicate, develop important social skills (like bonding) and, importantly, seeing someone else’s point of view.

Following directions is a part of everyday life for children and adults. Social interaction, appropriate behaviour and academic success all depend on our ability to understand and follow verbal instructions. This relies on a sound understanding of basic concepts and our ability to process and store auditory information. Basic concepts include: Colours – red, yellow,