It is so important to help children to learn to communicate effectively - in whichever way works best for them - speaking, signing, using symbols…
• Make sure you are giving your child lots of opportunities to ask for things….they might use PECS, gestures, signs, eye-pointing…
• Play games where you need to take turns
• Use rhymes and songs to interact and build anticipation
• Help your child to understand more by saying the names of objects when you use them, show pictures of places you are going to before you go there Google Earth is brilliant for this!
• Create a timetable for the day or the week - It can be hard when children are off school to understand what will be happening that day. Talk them through it or even draw pictures to show them what will be happening.
• If your child uses or understands signing the Makaton charity has some Free Makaton Free Resources
• Youtube has some lovely signed stories, like this one - The tiger who came to tea - for your child to enjoy
• Don’t forget about Something Special with Mr Tumble