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A guide for language development

Posted on December 13, 2023 - 10:06 am by NayiDisha Editor

Children acquire language skills and communication abilities within a supportive environment. Enriching this environment becomes pivotal in fostering a child’s motivation to learn and expand their vocabulary. The family, being the primary influence during the early developmental stages, plays a crucial role in this process. Language acquisition doesn’t necessarily have to follow a formal setting but can seamlessly occur through play and daily activities.

Maintaining consistency in language exposure is vital. It is preferable for a child to be surrounded by a single language rather than a mix of languages, which might pose challenges in comprehension.

The provided PowerPoint presentation serves as a guide for parents in facilitating language development in their children. It encompasses various skills and activities that parents can engage in with their children to enhance their language proficiency.

Acknowledgements: Special thanks to the esteemed developmental pediatrician, Dr. Ajay Sharma, for reviewing and verifying the content.

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Emergency cards

Posted on December 11, 2023 - 4:21 pm by NayiDisha Editor

For a child with speech difficulties, even communicating basic needs may become confusing and challenging. Using picture communication may assist the child in expressing their needs with ease, without feeling anxious. This can be in the form of pictures to convey basic needs, emergency needs, to learn about the steps involved in activities of daily living, and for communicating one’s feelings with another.

Here are examples of picture schedules a non-verbal child can use to communicate:

Emergency cards

1. Emergency cards are used to express urgent needs such as safety concerns, feelings of overwhelm, or even emergency toileting needs.
2. Having a separate set of emergency cards helps the child easily access them when necessary.

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