Speech/Kid Post: I have so many kiddos on my caseload that need to work on having a conversation. I created this free printable kit so that parents and SLPs can have an easy start at working on these skills. My awesome intern, Melissa McCoy, also helped with the content! Check it out below and download it here.
36 Personal question cards with visual stimuli
6 Asking questions visual cue cards
2 Reminder cards for conversational turn taking
8 Reminder cards for SLPs to coach their students during conversation
Have your child practice answering the personal and biographical questions, with the included cards, that will be needed for having basic conversations with peers and adults.
Once your child has mastered answering questions about themselves, use the asking question visual cards to help your child practice asking a communication partner questions.
When this skills is mastered it is time for learning basic conversational skills. Use the turn taking visual cards to role play conversations and show when it is the child’s turn to communicate.
The conversation reminders are great for helping the child repair communication breakdowns without stopping the flow of conversation or calling too much attention to their errors. You can also use the question cards as topic cards for conversation.
I hope all of you find these tools useful for giving the gift of communication to your kiddos! Also, feel free to link your parents to these for home practice!
I'd love to hear what you guys think and if you find these useful. :)
-Lacey
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