How to Encourage Your Child to Interact and Communicate

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Child and adult sharing interaction during play

Some children need extra time, support or motivation to join in with other people. Interaction can begin in many different ways, including looking towards someone, sharing attention, making a sound, using a gesture, moving closer, taking a turn or using words or AAC.

Parents and carers can support interaction by creating enjoyable, low-pressure opportunities for back-and-forth communication during everyday routines and play. The goal is not to make a child interact on demand, but to notice their communication, follow their interests and make shared interaction easier and more meaningful.

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