How to stimulate language?

• Talk to the child often and articulate clearly. It is important not to imitate them and to repeat correctly the words they mispronounce.
• Spend time with the child and communicate with them.
• Use songs, stories, games, and anything that can enrich their vocabulary.
• Take advantage of daily life to talk to them.
• When shopping or at home, tell them what you see, show them the objects.
• It is important to give them time to express themselves without rushing.
• Make them feel that you are listening and that you want to share their language.
• Encourage them to interact with other children.
• It’s difficult, but parents shouldn’t stress, and neither should the child.

A specialist can assess the situation using tests and measurement scales. They will also evaluate:

• What the child understands.
• What the child says.
• How they interact to communicate: pointing, gestures…
• The sounds they make and the clarity of their speech.
• The development of their mouth: lips, tongue, and palate.