All babies develop at their own way; however,
there is a difference between "strong and silent type" and a baby
with a speech delay. Depending on the age and development of your baby, you can
help encourage a greater vocabulary and communication skills by giving her many
opportunities to talk. If your little angel is still struggling, a speech
therapist can give you the tools to improve speech.
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Pay attention to your baby when she is saying.
This plays an instant reward for talking and helps improve her communication
confidence. If possible, you should show signs that you are really listening:
look at her eyes, ask many questions and use body language, such as leaning
forward or nodding, to show you are interested in what she is saying.
Pay
attention to your baby when she is saying
Know your baby’s attempts in talking and then
model proper pronunciation or grammar. Never mock or punish your baby because
she does not pronounce a word correctly. Instead, meet the request while you
repeat the correct words and pronunciation. If your baby requires
"pasketti", you might say, "Good idea! Tonight we'll have
spaghetti."
Know
your baby’s attempts in talking and then model proper pronunciation or grammar
Read books together, anything from comic books
to novels when your child is older. Pointing out familiar objects, reading
books about the same characters and hearing you to pronounce words can help
your baby learn the language and vocabulary. Even you can let your baby repeat
the sentences specifically, practice reading or use rhymes to practice words.
Read
books together, anything from comic books to novels when your child is older
Ask your baby open-ended questions inviting
discussion and communication. Instead of just asking your baby how her today
was, you try asking her to name the best 3 things during her day or who her
best friend school is and why. These kinds of questions can help your baby
practice her speaking skills.
Talk to your doctor if you think your baby has
a speech delay. According to experts, a 2-year-old baby should be able to
follow simple commands and should be understood by most people at age 4. Your
doctor may introduce you a speech therapist who can help you improve your
vocabulary, clarity and the issues related to other speech.
