The Hanen Centre | Speech and Language Development for Children

Helping Verbal Children with ASD Grow Their Language Skills

Did you know that you and your child have a big influence on each other’s language? If your child has Autism Spectrum Disorder, you can help him learn language by being one step ahead. In this article, we describe what it means to be a step ahead in the conversation and how this paves the way for your child’s language development.

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Use “Thinking and Feeling Words” to Build Your Child's Communication Skills

While children’s first words tend to be about concrete things like objects and actions, they soon go on to learn more abstract language about thoughts and feelings. Find out why this kind of language is so important for both social and academic success, and what you can do to promote it during your daily interactions with your child.

Book Nook

Developing Story Comprehension with

The Paper Bag Princess

Understanding the underlying elements of a story will help your child make sense of the stories she/he hears. In this Book Nook, find out what are the key elements that make a story, and how you can point them out when you're reading with your child.

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