25 Speech & Language

Strategies
Increase
Self Talk Parallel Talk Repetition Opportunities Simplify

Talk out loud Talk out loud Repeat words Target the same Use short phrases
about what about what your over and over word all day and sentences
you’re doing child is doing

Add 1 Word Model Imitation Visuals Sign Language

Use 1 more word Tell them what Teach them to Show objects or Teach early sign
than your is child you want them to copy you pictures when language
using say talking

1 at at Time Give 2 Choices Sabotage Out of Reach Be Forgetful

Give only 1 so Do you want Set it up so they Let them ask for Let them ask for
they ask for more ____ or ____? need your help what they want what they need

Be Silly Follow their That’s New! Verbal Sing

Lead Routines
Get attention Talk about their Explore Use the same Teach language
with unexpected interests something new words in daily using songs
actions routines

Wait Make Open-Ended Pacing Boards Say it Back

Comments Questions
Pause and give More statements Use Wh instead of Tap or clap to add Repeat back with
time to respond than questions yes/no questions more words stress on correct
word

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