Speech and Language

Information Websites:

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/our-services/community-services/speech-and-therapy.htm

https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/resources/resources/

Tips:

Speech sounds

• When children say things incorrectly, model speech for your child by repeating words back to them correctly.

Understanding:

• Give children time to process what you have asked and respond.
• Use simple language and break instructions down into smaller steps.
• Encourage children to answer questions, such as who, what, where, when and why? When reading their books. Encourage them to tell you the story in their own words.

Expression

• Talk about all your experiences in detail, teaching new vocabulary all the time.
• Discuss vocabulary in books, making sure the children understand the meaning of tricky words (look them up in a dictionary). 

Social Communication

• Play lots of games with your child to encourage social skills, such as taking turns and winning and losing.
• Use a visual timetable and visual aids to provide structure and routines.

Resources:

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/childrens-therapies-the-pod/speech-and-language-therapy/

https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/

Continue to work on Speech and Language targets set by the Speech and Language Therapist (if known).

https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/resources/resources/resources-for-parents/

Social skills games: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/specialeducationalneeds-sen/specialeducationalneeds-sen-social-emotional-and-mental-health-difficulties/sen-friendship-and-social-skills

https://integratedtreatmentservices.co.uk/resources/speech-and-language-therapy/