08/18/2026
What can you do during play to encourage your childโs communication? Start with what they already love. ๐
If theyโre playing with cars, join them and talk about the cars. If theyโre pretending to feed a doll, grab a spoon and play along. If they keep doing the same thing over and over, join in instead of quickly changing the activity.
Try these simple things:
๐ Watch what your child is interested in.
๐งธ Join their play instead of taking over.
๐ฃ๏ธ Talk about what theyโre doing using simple words.
๐ Imitate their actions and sounds.
โธ๏ธ Pause and give them a chance to respond, gesture, or communicate.
You donโt need to turn playtime into a lesson. Follow their lead, get into their world, and let communication happen naturally. ๐
Sometimes, the best way to encourage your child to communicate is simply to show them, โIโm interested in what youโre interested in.โ โจ
