When you rchild uses an animal sound or car sound, they’re expressing a meaning. You understand what they’re talking about. That’s communication.

Take advantage of your child’s natural interests to engage them in communication opportunities. They’ll participate more often and for longer periods of time when they like the topic.

Today’s activity: Model animal sounds, machine sounds and other environmental sounds that refer to things of interest to your child. Reinforce their use of the sounds by responding to their meaning.

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