How to help at home with my child / young person's understanding, talking or communication

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The resources here will help you reach the outcome: "I know what changes I can make at home that make understanding and communicating easier for my young child."

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Reduce screen time

Screens can often distract both children and adults from every day interactions and communication. Try to reduce your and your child's screen time to increase opportunities for playing, talking and interacting together. This simple video from Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust outlines key messages using screens.

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Parent information, advice and resources - Worcestershire

The Worcestershire Speech and Language Therapy service website provides a comprehensive range of resources, advice and You Tube videos to help parents to support their child / young person at home. 

Visit the website to find:

  • Information about speech, language and communication
  • Free resources you can download and use at home
  • Links to our You Tube channel where you will find demonstrations of activities you can do at home
  • Further information about the local team, where we work and what services we provide 

Cost: Free

Parent information, advice and resources - Worcestershire
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Switch off and talk

The average 3-4 year old spends 27.5 hours each week watching TV, using the internet or playing electronic games. Reducing this will support your child’s communication skills. This webpage and leaflet provides you with information about why this is important.

Switch off and talk
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NLT Tips for talking leaflets

The National Literacy Trust provides a wide range of parent-friendly downloadable leaflets outlining tips for talking, why talking to your child matters and the benefits for their development. The ideas include information for talking in daily routines and information for dads; and activities to support communication when out and about. 

 

 

Cost: Free

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Small Talk

Small Talk helps parents turn daily activities with their young child into new opportunities to build their language skills. It includes a website featuring simple videos, tips and information to help chat, play and read with their young child every day. The activities include ideas around meal times and other daily routines such as going shopping.

 

Cost: Free

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