02/09/2026
Hi West Auckland families! 👋
Some of the best opportunities for supporting children's communication can happen during things you are already doing together - playing, reading a book, building with blocks, or pretending with toys.
You don't need to turn these moments into formal learning activities.
Try following your child's interests, commenting on what they are doing, giving them time to respond, and adding a little more language to what they communicate.
For example, if your child says “car”, you could respond with “Yes, a red car!” If they point to a toy, you can name it and talk about what it is doing.
These simple back-and-forth interactions give children opportunities to listen, understand, express themselves, and take part in communication.
Every child develops differently, and sometimes families may notice that speech or language is becoming difficult for their child. Child Speech & Language Therapy can provide support that is meaningful to the child's everyday communication and participation.
If you're wondering whether your child's communication is developing as expected, you are welcome to send STAR Space a message here on Facebook.
