08/04/2025
Worried about your child’s expressive language? There are lots of small, everyday strategies that can help support their communication ✨
Here are some effective ways to build expressive language at home:
🔅Reduce questions — Instead of constant quizzing like “What’s this?”, try making comments instead. This removes pressure and creates a more natural language environment
🔆Show expectant waiting — Pause after you speak, look interested, and give your child time to respond. A little silence can go a long way in encouraging them to take a turn!
🔆Give options — Offering choices like “Do you want apple or banana?” gives your child a clear model of words they can use, while still giving them some control.
🔆Model grammatically correct language — Even if your child is only using single words, you can model full sentences. For example, if they say “car,” you might say, “Yes, it’s a red car driving fast!”
🔆Comment on their actions — Talk about what your child is doing, seeing, or feeling in the moment. This helps connect words with meaning and builds vocabulary in a natural way.
🔆Use repetition + daily routines — Repeating words and phrases during everyday tasks like mealtime, bath time, or getting dressed helps your child hear and learn language in meaningful context.
Remember: this is general advice. Every child is different, and there are many more strategies that can be tailored to your child’s unique needs after a full assessment 💛
