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Getting your child ready for school in the morning can feel like a race against the clock. For children with language delays, you may feel that you are constantly giving reminders of what needs to happen next. Maybe you find yourself breaking down the steps even further to complete specific activities. Perhaps your child is…

When your child starts a conversation, give your full attention whenever possible. Make sure you have your child’s attention before you speak. Acknowledge, encourage, and praise all attempts to speak. Show that you understand the word or phrase by fulfilling the request, if appropriate. Pause after speaking. This gives your child a chance to continue…

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Routines Where could you add simple directions, gestures, signs, silly sounds, word approximations to your daily routines? Mealtime Go to your chair (point or take them there at first, then fade to verbal direction only). “Want to eat?” Use the sign, and pause–encouraging to try. Offer a choice of foods, using the words “Do you want…

Baby ASL is educational and nurturing American Sign Language instruction for caregivers and babies! At Columbus Speech & Hearing, it is our mission to help all people improve communication for life. This includes people of all ages and developmental stages. We’re here to foster improved communication between you and your child! Early exposure to signing…