Introduce
Communication and interaction’ tends to focus on these areas:
- Speech: saying sounds
- Language: do children have more than 50 words by 24 months? Can they combine words into sentences?
- Communication: can children understand basic instructions and communicate their thoughts
Those with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) may find it difficult to communicate with others. This includes finding it hard to say what they want to, understanding what is being said to them or understanding social rules. As Alison Gurney, Educational Psychologist discusses in the below video:
Develop
[GMCA to decide which of the following works best here – I think we only need one]
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Reflect
- s my learning environment communication-friendly? Are there any visual aids, quiet spaces or accessible resources that could be enhanced?
- Do I use a range of communication methods?