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Communication is much more than just speech
and words! We know that a child’s success with learning
words, sounds, talking during play with other children, and
their ability to follow directions are important stepping
stones for later success.
As children get older they put more and more
words together and are able to understand longer sentences
and stories.
- Newborns communicate and respond to others who interact
with them.
- Parents are the best models and stimulators for developing
talking and speech sounds.
- Communication also includes handing an object to a parent,
reaching for toys, pointing, facial expressions, and emotions.
Communication is far more than just words.
- Preschool children with language development needs are
more vulnerable to having reading and academic difficulties
when they enter school.
- Children with early language delays are an exceptionally
vulnerable group for later needs.
- Earlier is better! It is never too early
to learn!
Talk with Me/Parle-moi
is a service in your community with the goal to pass on to
everyone the importance of successful communication development.
Everyone can learn new strategies and techniques for promoting
successful language and sound development with children. The
Early Language Services Team is for all children, regardless
of whether they have been identified as having communication
needs or not. All children with strong language and sound
production skills have a better chance for school success
and life success. |
