In every setting there are children who struggle to communicate. When they-re not talking, or only using a handful of words, it can be hard to know how to help. In this book, you-ll be encouraged to spot early moments of communication and respond with clarity. You-ll find an invitation to stop doing and start noticing, to try new things and collaborate with the team around you.
The book presents key concepts in bite-size chunks, with a wealth of real-life examples from speech therapy sessions and early years settings. It explores practical strategies to help children develop their foundational speech, language and communication skills, and includes fresh ideas to:
- Build honest and supportive conversations with parents about communication needs
- Value empathy and imagination as we tune in to each child-s world
- Take a pro-neurodiversity lens to inform your practice
- Measure progress and support professional development.
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