Part 2-Tips from the Speech Therapist
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Title：Part 2-Tips from the Speech Therapist
Heading: Tips from the Speech Therapist
Scene: Miss Siu, the speech therapist from Child Assessment Service of Department of Health is chatting with five parents in the clinic.
Miss Siu: I welcome you all to this parents' sharing session. I'm Miss Siu, Speech Therapist of the Child Assessment Service of the Department of Health. Today's session is divided into two parts. The first part is about sharing our experiences in communicating with children. In the second part we shall watch some video clips. Well, who would like to speak first?
Dad A: I have, a one and a half year old baby. I know the importance of good communication, that's why I try and play with her after work every day.
Mum B: Exactly how do you play with her?
Dad A: We usually have a pony ride or hide and seek. We have so much fun.
Dad C: Miss Siu, is that parent-child communication?
Sub-heading: Enjoy Quality Time with Child
Miss Siu: Oh you have done a good job. You know how to treasure your time with your child and you've done a very important thing too, that is, both of you enjoy play time very much. That's important. Apart from having fun, we also need to know that play can help in many aspects of your child's development.
Dad A: I never thought of that. Can you tell us more please?
Sub-heading: Learning through Play
Miss Siu: In fact, play is part of children's daily life. In a relaxing atmosphere during play and with the support & guidance from parents, children are more willing to learn to express themselves and get along with others. Your kids will be more receptive to encouragement when they are in this mood.
Dad A: Wow play is so important in learning
Miss Siu: Yes we can help children learn many things through play, things such as language. We can teach children a whole range of vocabulary while we play. For example a variety of nouns and related verbs.
Mum B: Wow, play isn't simply play after all.
Sub-heading: Learning through Play
- Build a relaxing atmosphere
- Foster chances to communicate
- Explore and learn around us
- Learn to express needs
Sub-heading: Queries on Language Development
Mum D: I am worried, about my son's ability to speak. I always try to teach him but he just refuses to imitate what I'm saying.
Miss Siu: Mm, there are many factors affecting children's language development. We should also pay attention to their other areas of development such as hearing, cognitive development and intention to communicate. Don't forget the environmental factors. Try to think whether we have given them the opportunities to express their needs and encouragement at the appropriate time. Remember that these are some important prerequisites
Sub-heading: Factors Affecting Language Development
- Hearing development
- Cognitive development
- Intention to communicate
- Chances to communicate
Sub-heading: Observe Your Child
Mum D: I did pay attention to those areas. I don't worry about my son's hearing because he responds to the slightest sound. And when I ask him to get something he always does. He even brings a toy to me to ask me to play with him.
Miss Siu: Good job! You have observed many details particularly about what your child understands. Children must understand before they can express. Around the age of two, children's ability to express themselves varies greatly. Sometimes we just have to be patient.
Dad C: So, what should we do then?
Sub-heading: Ways to Facilitate Language Development
Miss Siu: That's a good question. There are lots of things we can do. Parents can help children to learn language by describing things around them and what children or parents are doing. Even if they may not imitate, parents are encouraged to talk more to their children. This is very important for their development.
Sub-heading: Important Points on Language Development
- Understanding before speaking
- The pace can be different
- Talking about what is happening helps
Mum E: Miss Siu I have tried what you just suggested. Not only that, I have practised with my daughter for some time, still she does not speak.
Miss Siu: Having heard you I suggest you bring your child for a check-up at a Maternal and Child Health Centre or seek your family doctor's advice. In fact, do feel free to seek medical advice whenever you have any questions.
Sub-heading: Seek Medical Advice
Miss Siu: Does anyone want to share any more?
Parents: No.
Miss Siu: Let's watch some demonstration video clips.
Parents: Okay.
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Produced in 2019 (English version)