Late Talkers Combine Words
Tips by Kelli Meyer, M.Ed. CCC-SLP
How do I get a child to talk in phrases or combine words (put words together)? 1) Check YOUR speech/language +MODEL 2 WORD PHRASES 2) Create a word list over 2 days! – write down all words that you child says spontaneously/indepedently 3) ADD IN VERBS! 4) Give OPTIONS and MODEL the options for them – EAT cookie or DOWN cookie?! – use brother/sister/dad/grandma to model and provide positive reinforcement (cookies/gummies/toys for them) – use same strategies when playing/modeling with TOYS! PLAY PLAY PLAY! 5) Try to get away from academic words like colors, shapes and letters, INSTEAD model and push FUNCTIONAL communication words! (i.e. I’m hungry! Eat cracker! 6) Use onomatopoeias! (ex: oh no, uh oh, oh boy!) More in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njp-ebnOPbk 7) provide OPTIONS using WORDS they ALREADY have (Not with NEW words!) (i.e. which EYES do you want, BLUE eyes or RED eyes?! Combining 2 familiar words!) ****KIDS NEED 50 SPONTANEOUS WORDS PRIOR TO COMBINING WORDS*** 8) Create a verbal routine or play routine using an “anchor” words – use a visual with the word (BYE, like “bye hat! bye shoes! By star!) 9) Use prepositions (IN, OUT) and/or action words (more verbs) 10) Use POSSESSION! (i.e “MY milk! MY ball! MY Bubbles!) BE SILLY! Hope these tips and tricks helped! Visit my FB Page at Speedy Speech Path Instagram at Speedy Speech or our website SpeedySLP.com for even more free resources! Let me know what you think in the comments section below and if you enjoyed this tip, please hit like and subscribe! __
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