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Barnes Farm Infant School

Barnes Farm Infant School

Building Futures, Inspiring Success

Supporting Children with Speech, Language and Understanding Needs


Information Websites

https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/

https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-free-speech-language-communication-and-send-resources-for-schools-and-parent-carers

Tips

Speech sounds

  • Model speech to the children by repeating words back to them correctly.

Understanding:

  • Give children time to process what you have asked and respond.

  • Use simple language and break instructions down into smaller steps.

  • Encourage children to answer questions, such as who, what, where, when and why? When reading their books. Encourage them to tell you the story in their own words.

Expression

  • Talk about all your experiences in detail, teaching new vocabulary all the time.

  • Discuss vocabulary in books, making sure the children understand the meaning of tricky words. 

Social Communication

  • Play lots of games with your child to encourage social skills, such as taking turns and winning and losing.

Use a visual timetable and visual aids to provide structure and routines.

Resources

https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/

Continue to work on Speech and Language targets set by the Speech and Language Therapist (if already seen).

https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/resources/resources/resources-for-parents/

Social skills games: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/specialeducationalneeds-sen/specialeducationalneeds-sen-social-emotional-and-mental-health-difficulties/sen-friendship-and-social-skills

http://autismteachingstrategies.com/free-social-skills-downloads-2/