Late Talkers
Initially it is important that you have your child’s hearing assessed. If all is fine in this area of development, assessment by a speech pathologist will ascertain your child’s stage of language development and provide you with strategies to engage with your child and help him to understand words.
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The Hanen* principle of OWL: Observe, Wait and Listen will help you establish joint attention with your child which is the first step to language learning.
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A speech pathologist can help you with these strategies.
visit: | 876 Old Cleveland Road Carina Q 4152 | ||
Government Approved Provider | DSS - Helping Children with Autism The Betterstart for Children with Disability Initiative | call: | 07 3395 4400 | |
fax: | 07 3395 4433 |