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Positive strategies

Take a look at the following table. Match one left hand column phrase with the correct definition on the
right hand side of the table. To find out the correct matches go to the next slide.


Behaviour Action
Plenty of repetition (eg with a toy) as the child can evidently engage with the object and ensure consolidation before extending to a new challenge.
Don't force – develop emotional ties through physical contact.
Revert to early simple babbling sounds using a variety of different sounds (eg 'bub-bub-bub', 'mum-mum-mum', 'k-k-k-k, t-t-t-t').
  • Lack of motivation – focus on shared interest with a familiar adult.
  • Limited physical movement – with the advice of a physiotherapist, work on basic skills of reaching, sitting, standing.
  • Limited hearing or vision – ensure regular checks.
Be patient and upbeat – change is possible and it may take time - use plenty of repetition.
Retain a balance, working particularly on areas that seem delayed as well as building on strengths.
Answers

The correct matches are as follows:


Behaviour Action
Inconsistent responses Plenty of repetition (eg with a toy) as the child can evidently engage with the object and ensure consolidation before extending to a new challenge.
Slow responses Don't force – develop emotional ties through physical contact.
Limited range of sounds Revert to early simple babbling sounds using a variety of different sounds (eg 'bub-bub-bub', 'mum-mum-mum', 'k-k-k-k, t-t-t-t').
Limited interactive behaviours
  • Lack of motivation – focus on shared interest with a familiar adult.
  • Limited physical movement – with the advice of a physiotherapist, work on basic skills of reaching, sitting, standing.
  • Limited hearing or vision – ensure regular checks.
Slow responses Be patient and upbeat – change is possible and it may take time - use plenty of repetition.
Uneven developmental profiles Retain a balance, working particularly on areas that seem delayed as well as building on strengths.