Empowering Your Child’s Expressive Language Skills with Teletherapy 

Feeling concerned about your child’s expressive language skills? You’re taking proactive steps by seeking ways to enhance their development, and we’re here to guide you through it. 

Where to Begin? 

Parents often wonder how they can support their child’s expressive language skills at home, whether or not they’re working with a professional speech therapist. Fortunately, there are plenty of engaging activities and techniques you can implement at home or during outings to encourage and nurture your child’s communication skills. 

Tips for Boosting Expressive Language Skills: 

1. Keeping High-Value Motivators Out of Reach: Identify what motivates your child – their favorite toy, snack, or comfort object. By keeping these high-value items out of reach, you prompt your child to communicate their desires, fostering language development. This approach demonstrates the rewards of communication and reinforces positive associations with verbal expression, even if it’s through gestures or simple sounds. 

2. Forced Alternatives: Instead of asking open-ended questions, provide forced alternatives to encourage verbal responses. Presenting choices like “Would you like the dolly, the car, or the coloring book?” prompts your child to verbalize their preferences. Adjust the level of prompting based on your child’s developmental stage, offering gentle encouragement to vocalize their choices. 

3. Modeling Correct Speech: When your child mispronounces words, model correct pronunciation without criticizing. Mirror their speech with the correct pronunciation to reinforce positive language patterns. Positively reinforcing their attempts encourages continued communication efforts and fosters self-awareness of speech sounds. 

4. Reading Together: Make reading a regular activity in your home routine. Reading books with your child stimulates communication, encourages listening skills, and fosters turn-taking. Picture books, in particular, offer opportunities for imaginative storytelling and language modeling. Engage in reciprocal interactions as you explore wordless picture books together, sparking conversations and creativity. 

Join the Conversation: 

Which of these strategies are you already using? Which ones are you excited to try out? Share your favorite ways to encourage your child’s expressive language skills at home – we’d love to hear from you! 

Experience the Benefits of Teletherapy: 

Teletherapy offers convenient access to speech therapy services, breaking down barriers associated with traditional in-person sessions. If you’re seeking support for your child’s expressive language development, consider teletherapy with TeleSesh. Schedule a consultation today to explore how our speech therapy services can empower your child’s communication journ