Children learn communication through back-and-forth turns, not only by word count. Families can use the language that feels most natural and share familiar words with other caregivers. Attention, waiting, and a clear response matter most.
Key takeaways
- 01
One face-to-face conversation without screens each day
- 02
An easy-to-reach book or family photo
- 03
Wait time after a question
1. Narrate what is happening
Use short sentences while washing hands, dressing, or shopping: water is running, yellow shirt, the bus stopped. You do not need to ask the name of every object. Words tied to visible actions make conversation easier and lower pressure.
2. Wait for a turn, then expand
After a question or comment, pause so the child can respond with eyes, hands, sounds, or words. If the child says car, you might answer the red car is moving. Do not require immediate correct repetition; the goal is to keep the exchange going.
3. Share a small family dictionary
Note family names, foods, objects, and the child's usual words in the languages used at home. Share this page with grandparents and child care so familiar signals are understood. If a skill is lost or communication changes, bring notes to a clinician rather than waiting on online comparisons.
Practical checklist
- One face-to-face conversation without screens each day
- An easy-to-reach book or family photo
- Wait time after a question
- Expand the child's message by one or two words
- Familiar-word list shared with caregivers
- Record changes that concern the family
How NIMO built this guide
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