1. Bring up memorable moments in their lives.
2. Use their interests to help them learn.
3. Tell them stories from your life and childhood.
4. Ask them to teach you something they love or know well.
5. Share your love of a hobby or interest.
6. Teach them something new.
7. Listen without always giving advice.
8. Try something new together.
9. Ask questions that require more than a yes/no answer.
Techniques to facilitate answers and encourage a different response
· “I like how you said… but can you tell me more about that?” This highlights what the child said correctly and allows them to expand.
· “Do you think it is_____ or_____?” A binary choice can help them recall the correct response.
· “Tell me one more thing about that.” Expecting multiple answers expands their intellectual flexibility.
· “How is it the same as____?” or “How is that different than___?” When using these phrases, the child must analyze the information.
· “What group does it belong to?” Children with problems in categorization may demonstrate limited vocabulary, faulty word retrieval, and seemingly poor memory. This may impact the ability to organize language and develop conceptual knowledge.
· “What is the opposite of_____?” “Can you think of another word that means the same as____?” This helps with word retrieval.
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