To be able to communicate with others we need to be able to focus and attend to what someone is saying. We also need develop skills to enable us to interact with those around us. These skills can include developing attention, sharing enjoyment and turn taking. The following resources can support children and young people with developing these skills.
Some of the videos may feature younger children or children with differing needs and diagnoses but the ideas and advice in them can be used to support children of all ages and abilities.
View further information on foundation skills for communication >
Read more about shared enjoyment > Read more about using first/ then >
Read more about supporting Read more about turn taking >
attention and listening >
Read more about making choices > Read about more ideas to develop
attention and listening >
Further information and advice
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