into contact with. It can feel a bit stressful talking to professionals and some people find it easier than. not matter how you get your concerns across. Talking To Professionals When you are talking. to write a ‘script’ of what you want to say. It is okay to tell the person you are talking to you. the person you are talking to if you don’t understand something– they will be used

to say, to work out when is a good time to discuss it. Talking to your child about their neurodivergent., which means “in my own time and space”. Using Positive Language Talking About Preferences. communities.   Talking About Preferences Creating a Network If you feel apprehensive about discussing. answer any questions they may ask. Consider starting talking about their strengths and differences. open to answering questions and talking about it whenever they need reassurance. Top Tips Useful

is the right thing. There is no evidence that talking about the results sensitively with your child. and information to help you. Dive Deeper Talking To Your Child It is important your child is not made. or lifestyle when the chance comes up. This could be talking about healthy food, meals or exercise, while. and feeling better, rather than about losing weight. Talking To Your Child Next Steps Make a plan

they are interested in. By picking up a crying baby, singing or talking softly to them, or playing

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Communication is so much more than just talking, developing good early interaction skills form the foundations of language. Children also need reasons to communicate and opportunities to do so.  In addition to the ideas on the early communication, your child may also benefit from some more specific early communication and interaction approaches to reach their potential with communicating. Choose a topic below Intensive Interaction Objects Of Reference Attention Autism Choice Making

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