Every child learns at their own pace. Most children will reach speech, language and communication milestones in their own time. However knowing roughly what to expect and when can be helpful. It can often reassure us our child is on track. It can also help parents and carers know. and confidence in speech and communication. Uninterrupted time spent being with and talking to your child. in the way of their communication skill development. If You Are Worried Who can Help? You can contact

Please ensure you have the evidence of an identified and persistent speech language and communication need, as you will need to refer to this and submit it with the request for support form. Information on types of evidence to submit Completing a Request for Support You will also need the following information in order to complete the request form; Child’s full name, date of birth and home address Child’s GP name and address Parent/carer names Parental consent (verbal with date

Before children learn to talk they need to develop their early communication skills. for developing understanding and communication. A lot of important communication skills develop. adults. Children communicate more when adults respond to their communication attempts, however. be an opportunity for talking and playing with them. This will help them to learn about communication and start building those communication skills. Choose a topic below Attention & Listening Turn

Communication is so much more than just talking, developing good early interaction skills form the foundations of language. Children also need reasons to communicate and opportunities to do so.  In addition to the ideas on the early communication, your child may also benefit from some more specific early communication and interaction approaches to reach their potential with communicating. Choose a topic below Intensive Interaction Objects Of Reference Attention Autism Choice Making

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Worries About Your Child's Communication If you are worried about your child’s speech it might be recommended that they have a hearing test. Hearing problems can affect speech and communication. and language team for advice and support. There are lots of ideas for supporting communication, speech. Your Child's Communication Further Assessments - Children Under 6 After you have been given advice.-regulation & anger Communication and tuning in Having fun together Sign up for FREE with access code