Parent Skills
Parents and caregivers are critical to developing communication because children learn language best from interested caregivers in the course of daily activities. In concert with your child’s speech therapist, you can help your child accomplish their language goals by learning these simple, but powerful, techniques.
Why Parent Skills Matter
OWL – Observe, Wait, Listen
Get face-to-face
Follow your child’s lead
Join in and play
Pause and watch for your turn to talk
Use simple, grammatical sentences
Use your face and hands
Notice non-word talking
Use your voice
Start a conversation
Routines that spark interaction
Make the most of Books, Games, and Apps
By learning some new skills, and breaking a few old habits, you can promote your child’s language while having fun together. Here are some suggestions to use with specific books, games, and apps.