This article gives some examples of communication strategies that may support social communication and listening. National Autistic Society - Understanding and developmental communication Information around how autistic children may understand and develop communication with supporting strategies, including augmentative and alternative communication . Norfolk and Waveney Children's Speech... Communication MAP MAP are a youth charity based in Norfolk

Explain games simply to your child – if your child finds understanding instructions harder you might need to repeat them a lot, use any communication aids your child finds helpful

Talk About Any Changes Use whatever communication style works best for your child or young person

Communication is more than just words

Common signs of social withdrawal include: Avoiding social situations - Avoiding break times at school, group activities with peers and preferring to be alone Extreme shyness - Children may struggle to start conversations or maintain them and avoid making eye contact Nonverbal cues - They may show closed-off body language like crossed arms, looking down or a hunched posture Frequent daydreaming - Children may appear lost in their own thoughts,

  Find out more about communication development Communication {"markup":"Gross Motor Physical Development\nGross motor skills are the movements that use big muscle groups and your pre-schooler will now be very active and enjoy physical play

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What Next? Once you have chosen the setting you think best suits your child, communication between home and school is important