2.045 SOCIAL INTERACTION: Turn Taking: Making sounds
from The Interaction Coach Hosted by Joyce Olson
Turn taking with sounds develops after your child has been doing some turn taking with movements. Imitating sounds doesn't just happen as soon as you start modeling sounds. We "shape" that response by being patient and providing lots of models, and giving strong, immediate reinforcement whenever the child imitates our sound. At first you'll just get wiggles, because that's what your child knows. Then you'll get an occasional sound. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THE SAME SOUND YOU JUST MADE. We reinforce the behavior of making any sound after I make a sound. If your child makes a different sound, feel free to imitate that one now. Today's activity: Be face-to-face with your child. When your child makes a random sound, repeat that sound with enthusiasm. Wait. When the child responds with movement or sound, make the sound again. With lots of modeling, your child will start to respond with a sound more often. email questions to [email protected] I can't provide therapeutic advice specific to your child, but I'd love to answer questions about the concepts and methods discussed in the podcast. And tell me what you think—what else do you want to know? Download the list of Level Two Targets and Activities. Find more resources to support your child's development of speech, language and communication at www.TheInteractionCoach.com.
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