General tips for parents
- Reading to the child helps with receptive language. Ask what, when, and where questions about the story.
- Draw a picture and have the child tell a story about the picture.
- Always have the child repeat directions back to you.
- Explain words and phrases that have hidden meanings (idioms, puns, metaphors).
- Paraphrase using simple language.
- Encourage letter writing to friends and relatives. Let them use decorative paper or even let them type it on the computer.
- Have your child read an article in the newspaper and summarize what it was mostly about.
- Play problem-solving games such as Guess Who? or Clue
- Play word games such as Scrabble or Boggle.
- Encourage your child to always try their very best no matter what the outcome may be!
How parents can help with language
Language-related suggestions for parentsIn early elementary grades (K-2)
In later elementary grades (3-5)
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How parents can help with articulation
How kids can practice their articulation at home
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Source: http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/suggestions/
[en Español]: http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/Sugerencias-a-los-Padres/
[en Español]: http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/Sugerencias-a-los-Padres/