Support for Communication and Interaction Needs
Expressive Language Support
(using language to communicate)
- Kid Sense: Expressive Language (Using Words and Language) A useful website which offers more information about expressive language such as why it is important and how to recognise if your child has expressive language difficulties. It also provides a list of activities to try to help improve expressive language.
Receptive Language Support
(understanding language)
- Now and next boards: Now and next boards can help children transition between activities and provide security, routine and predictability. They can also promote the use and understanding of language.
- Kid Sense: Receptive Language (Understanding Words and Language) A useful website which offers more information about receptive language such as why it is important and how to recognise if your child has receptive language difficulties. It also provides a list of activities to try to help improve receptive language.
Attention Support
General Language Support
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Makaton is a language programme that combine signs, symbols and speech that enables people to communicate. Using signs can help people who do not use speech. Makaton supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression. This video models helpful Makaton to use at home.
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Child's Progress Checker Speech and Language UK is a charity which offers a progress checker that parents and carers can use to identify areas that their child might be having difficulties in. At the end of the check, they direct you to helpful advice and resources to support your child at home. The charity also offers a free 30 minute confidential phone call with an experienced speech and language therapist if you are concerned about your child's talking and understanding of words.
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Speech and Language Therapy Advice Line The Speech and Language Therapy Service offer a telephone advice line where you can discuss your concerns, ask questions, gain advice and ideas to help your child's development. Call 02476 378620 if you live in North Warwickshire or 01926 567139 if you live in South Warwickshire.
- NHS Speech and Language Development Resources Here you'll find advice sheets, visual supports, and other resources which will help you support your child's speech and language development. This includes social stories, now and next boards and communication books. These can be printed off and used at home or anywhere your child may need them.
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