05/09/2025
A common question parents often ask me is, "When will my child start talking?"
It's important for families to understand that there are a variety of skills that need to be learned, BEFORE a child is able to successfully communicate.
Adult-child interaction is key in teaching children the foundation of speech and language development.
This depicts these specific building blocks needed for a child to be able to produce words:
◾️PRE-VERBAL & EARLY INTERACTION
◾️ATTENTION & LISTENING
◾️PLAY SKILLS & SOCIAL INTERACTION
◾️RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE
◾️EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE
◾️SPEECH SOUNDS
Now this does not necessarily mean that a child needs to follow this hierarchy in order to be able to understand language, etc. Some of these skills may not be mastered in the exact order of this pyramid.
💬What part of the pyramid is your child at?
Also, please don't feel discouraged if your child is not yet at the top of the pyramid. Focus on the progress of what your child is able to do, rather than turning it into a competition!💗
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