A2 - UNIT 2 CPLD

A2 - developing children's speech, communication and language

How children's language develops in a sequence:

• babbling 
• single words
• two words
• multi-word sentences

How adults support early verbal interactions with babies:

• holding babies - hard to connect with/ build attachment
• eye contact - helps them feel included
• using gesture - pointing things out, enhances understanding of meanings
• facial expressions - helps them be interested in what is happening
• running commentary - keep chatting to them, direct communication, learn how to have a conversation
• acknowleding babies vocalisations - respond to their sounds by talking to them, helps them feel understood

The importance of appropriate adult support:

• giving them time to respond - have to process information to respond to what is said 
• acknowledge attempts to communicate - getting down on their level, eye contact
• reflecting back - dont correct or criticise, just repeat it back correctly
• sensitively expanding statements - adults need to acknowledge what is said but help them expand i.e. sandals not shoes.

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