Have you ever noticed your child nodding out of context, or giving answers that are not appropriate or relevant to the question or conversation at hand? Sometimes, children with hearing loss can become familiar with common words or phrases used in certain situations, and use these without actually actively listening to or understanding what is
Using auditory closure exercises can help your child with cochlear implants as they start developing listening and speaking skills. Find out what this valuable and enjoyable method is, and try it out yourself with the help of these tips.
Listening and spoken language skills are critical skills for life. Developing clear speech will allow your child to communicate with others through language, and express themselves in sharing their ideas, concerns and thoughts. Here are our 7 tips for encouraging your child’s speech development. Firstly, let’s define speech—which is different to language. When someone is
Routines with your child, like setting the table or getting ready for bed, don’t need to be boring. Use routines and repetition to help your child build language skills in fun and playful ways. The activities below are ideal for children ages three to nine.
Learning a language happens in stages. There are lots of different rules and exceptions, and this is especially true for learning past tense verbs: what happened in the past. Here’s some information about how children develop their past-tense language skills, and 16 different activities you can do to help them learn past tense verbs.
What’s the big trick behind being able to speak clearly? Being able to hear other people speak clearly. Children with hearing implants need regular listening practice in order to develop or improve their speaking skills. Find out what you can do to support your child’s language skills in everyday life.
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