Sophie JohnstonNov 24, 20232 min read5 Ways to Support... Single WordsIf your child is over 1 and doesn't yet have any, or many. single words then try some of the strategies below to prompt and encourage...
Sophie JohnstonNov 17, 20232 min read5 Ways to Use... BooksBooks are a great tool to use to develop your child's interaction and communication skills and are something nearly all of us have at...
Sophie JohnstonNov 10, 20231 min readPause/Wait... to Develop CommunicationIncluding pauses and waiting during play and interactions can encourage more communication from your child. We don't always give our...
Sophie JohnstonNov 3, 20231 min read5 Ways to Support... Eye ContactIf your child doesn't readily look at you during interactions, or actively avoids eye contact, this could be indicative of a social...
Sophie JohnstonJul 28, 20231 min readOffering Choices... to Develop CommunicationOffer choices to your child to help encourage them to use and develop their communication skills to express a choice or preference....
Sophie JohnstonJul 19, 20232 min read5 Ways to Support... Attention and ListeningIf your child struggles to engage in activities for more than a minute or two at a time, or their attention seems 'fleeting' when playing...
Sophie JohnstonApr 13, 20232 min read5 Ways to Use... Mr Potato HeadI use Mr Potato Head in most of my sessions, including assessment sessions, to support language and communication development in the...