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Seeing your child struggle with language skills can be worrisome, especially if it impacts their learning and behaviour. But there's hope and help available. At our clinic, we know just how critical both receptive (understanding others) and expressive (sharing thoughts and feelings) language skills are for your child's overall development and academic success. If you're concerned about your child's language development, don't wait to seek support. Contact our clinic today. Let's work together to provide your child with the tools they need for a bright and communicative future. #languagedevelopment #speechtherapy #languageskills #slp #parenting

Seeing your child struggle with language skills can be worrisome, especially if it impacts their learning and behaviour. But there's hope and help available. At our clinic, we know just how critical both receptive (understanding others) and expressive (sharing thoughts and feelings) language skills are for your child's overall development and academic success. If you're concerned about your child's language development, don't wait to seek support. Contact our clinic today. Let's work together to provide your child with the tools they need for a bright and communicative future. #languagedevelopment #speechtherapy #languageskills #slp #parenting

Story Books to Support Children’s Language Development Reading to children is a powerful tool for nurturing their language and communication skills. Storybooks not only ignite their imagination but also introduce them to new vocabulary, sentence structures, and concepts. One of my current favorites is “Where is the Green Sheep?” by Mem Fox. This delightful book engages young readers with its repetitive text and vibrant illustrations, making it perfect for developing early language skills. The search for the elusive green sheep keeps children intrigued, encouraging them to predict and participate in the story. Books like “Where is the Green Sheep?” are invaluable for language development. They help children understand the rhythm and flow of language, improve their listening skills, and foster a love for reading. By asking questions about the story and encouraging children to describe what they see, we can further enhance their communication abilities. Let’s continue to explore and share the best storybooks that support our children’s growth and development. What are some of your favourite books for language development? ##speech #speechpathology #CommunicationSkills #earlylearning #earlyyears #EarlyYearsEducation #Storytelling #ChildDevelopment #CreativeLearning

Boost Your Child’s Vocabulary with These Fun Tips! Looking for ways to enhance your child’s language skills? Here are some engaging activities to help build their vocabulary: 📚 Read Aloud Together: Choose exciting books and explore new words as you read. 🎶 Sing Songs and Rhymes: Use music to introduce new words and sounds in a fun way! 🗣️ Expand Conversations: Add more detail to your child’s sentences for a richer dialogue. 📖 Encourage Storytelling: Let your child share stories from their day to improve their speaking skills. 🌍 Explore New Topics: Introduce new vocabulary through hobbies and interests. ❓ Ask Open-Ended Questions: Encourage deeper responses with questions like, “What was your favorite part of today?” Language learning can be fun and easy with these simple activities. Try them today and watch your child’s vocabulary grow! 💬 Contact us at +91 9133099222 or visit www.rehaabroots.com for more expert tips on child development! #ChildDevelopment #SpeechTherapy #VocabularyBuilding #ParentingTips #LanguageLearning #RehaabRoots #FunLearning #KidsEducation #BoostVocabulary #SpeechDevelopment Child vocabulary building tips Language development activities Fun ways to teach vocabulary Speech therapy tips for kids Vocabulary growth in children

The Power of Soft Language in Teaching: Shaping Young Minds with Empathy 🌱 In the realm of education, the choice of language holds tremendous significance. As educators, our words serve as a powerful tool in shaping the minds of the future. 🌟 Using softer language isn't just about being polite; it's a crucial aspect of fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment, especially when it comes to teaching children. When we choose our words with care, infused with empathy and understanding, we create an atmosphere where students feel valued and supported. Children are incredibly perceptive and sensitive to the tone and demeanor of their teachers. Soft language helps to build trust, making it easier for students to engage, ask questions, and express themselves without fear of judgment. It establishes a foundation for effective communication, enabling a more open and collaborative learning experience. Furthermore, softer language promotes emotional intelligence in children. By modeling kindness and patience, educators not only teach academic content but also impart essential life skills. These skills include empathy, resilience, and effective interpersonal communication, which are invaluable in navigating the complexities of the world beyond the classroom. Incorporating softer language into teaching doesn't mean sacrificing authority or setting low expectations. Instead, it enhances the teacher-student relationship, creating a conducive environment for learning and personal growth. As educators, we have the privilege and responsibility to shape the future, and using softer language is a powerful tool in sculpting compassionate, confident, and resilient individuals. Let's embrace the transformative impact of our words and strive to create classrooms where the language we use becomes a catalyst for positive change. 🚀 #Education #SoftLanguage #EmpathyInTeaching #ChildDevelopment

Explaining a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) in a parent’s native language isn’t just a courtesy—it's crucial. Imagine trying to understand all of the complex information presented in the FIE in a language that you’re not fully comfortable with—it’d be pretty overwhelming, right? By providing this essential evaluation in the parent's native language, we ensure that they're not just passive participants but active, informed advocates for their child’s education. When parents fully understand the evaluation, they can better collaborate with educators. They’re able to ask informed questions, provide additional insights about their child, and feel confident in the decisions being made. This kind of partnership is invaluable. It fosters a supportive environment around the child, ensuring that the educational strategies implemented are truly tailored to their unique needs. Lastly, it’s about respect and equity. Every parent deserves to navigate their child’s educational path with full knowledge and understanding. When schools make the effort to communicate in a language that is most accessible to parents, they are showing that they value and respect the family's role in the educational process. This inclusive approach not only enhances engagement but also builds trust—a cornerstone of any great educational experience. So, providing an FIE in a parent’s native language? It’s a no-brainer! It’s about empowering parents, fostering meaningful collaboration, and ensuring every child has the support they need to thrive. Let’s keep making education a team effort, where everyone, no matter their language, has a voice at the table. In my current district, we bring in interpreters to help us explain the FIE prior to ARD meeting. Remember that parents should not be hearing anything new in an ARD, including evaluation results! We record the explanation so we can provide the recording to the parent since the report is only available in English. How does your district ensure they are providing the results of the FIE in the parent’s native language? #thebilingualdiag #diagnotician #sped #specialeducationevaluation #schoolpsychologist #slp

As educators, we often focus on creating inclusive environments, yet the field of English Language Teaching (ELT) still lacks sufficient resources and support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) It is this gap that has inspired me to choose my current research topic which aims to bring out an ELT for Autism- Teaching Manual. I find the four-step framework identified by Robert Lowe ("Special Education Needs in English Language Teaching: Towards a Framework for Continuing Professional Development") to be an excellent approach for addressing challenges in teaching students with SEN in ELT classrooms, while also facilitating the CPD of teachers. 1️) Student Consultation: Engage with the student or their parents to understand learning barriers. 2️) Internal Coaching: Collaborate with SEN staff to address classroom challenges. 3️) External Training: Attend expert workshops or bring in trainers for additional support. 4️) Cascade Training: Share knowledge with colleagues through mentoring and in-house workshops. #SEN #CPD #ELT #Autism #InclusiveEducation #TeacherTraining #EducationResearch #LanguageTeaching

Teaching foreign languages, such as, English as international language, to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been considered by the researchers of language instruction, language learning, and teachers of children with special needs. The population of children diagnosed with autism is rapidly growing and it is indispensable that they have similar opportunities for enhancing life skills, education, successful interactions and universal communicative skills. In the present research, we will review and discuss the findings of past studies that investigated effective ways and efficient methods for teaching English as foreign language to these children. Although the restricted literatures have been done throughout the world, the reviewed studies demonstrated improvement of the English language learning by suitable strategies and various methods including pictures representing, humanoid robots, Montessori-oriented methods, applied behavior analysis(ABA), cognitive method , the picture exchange communication system(PECS), well designed educational environment, mixed methods and strategies, speech therapy, media, total physical response (TPR) and individualized education plan (IEP). This narrative review, encourages various interventions and integrated methods for teaching English language to autistic children, taking into consideration their differences from diverse aspects. #AutismSpectrumDisorder, #Teaching, #languageLearning

We have a range of FREE recorded webinars on our website focused on supporting communication and language development in your children, why not give them a listen? 🗣️‘Total Communication’ (Cleaswell Hill) A webinar focused on supporting the communication skills of all children, particularly those with SEND and/or a communication and language delay. 🗣️ 'How can Stories and Characters be used to Develop PSED?' (Stella Jones, Town End Research School) A webinar focused on how using books in a targeted way can develop Personal Social and Emotional Development (PSED) with several links to key EEF evidence-informed approaches. 🗣️ 'High Quality Interactions through Shared Reading' (Stella Jones, Town End Research School) A webinar focused on how shared reading can support children's learning through quality interactions. The PEER framework is a useful tool that can be used by adults as they read to children to structure quality discussion and to stimulate and guide their thinking. Find out more or request a copy ⬇️ http://bit.ly/4btHZSi #StrongerPracticeHub #EarlyYearsEducation #EarlyYearsEducationUK #Education #EducationResources

Dear Clients,  All children are different and as such, develop their speech, language and communication skills at different rates. However, there are specific milestones we expect children to meet at different stages. If children are not meeting their early communication milestones, even if they appear to have “caught up” prior to entering primary education, they are likely to experience difficulty in accessing the curriculum at the same level as their peers. In this webinar, Jenny discusses the difference between speech, language and communication (and why this is important), provides milestones for the different age groups, and gives practical strategies on making simple, every day changes to support children’s speech and language development. More Details and Bookings: https://lnkd.in/eXTEEx-t #earlyyears #speechdevelopment #languagedevelopment #canavanbyrne #webinar