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Talk naturally to your
child. Talk about what your child is doing, and what he or she sees.
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Take time to listen to
your child. Respond promptly and appropriately so he or she knows you are
listening.
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Learn the milestones of
speech and language development so you know what to expect from your
child.
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Identify and treat
hearing, speech, and language disorders early to prevent problems with
behavior, learning, reading, and social interactions.
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Refer to Beyond Baby
Talk by Apel and Masterson available at bookstores and www.asha.org
or Little Language by Laura Dyer at www.littlelanguage.com
1-877-755-5402
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Know the person's level
of communication skills prior to illness or injury.
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Offer stimulating and
understanding companionship.
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Spend time with the
person.
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Provide opportunities for
independent communication.
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Do not allow the person
to withdraw.
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Accept the person as he
or she is at the moment.
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Include the person in
family affairs.
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