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From: Heather Grossman
Date: 18 Oct 2012
Time: 14:55:00 -0500
Remote Name: 193.85.173.110
It is never too early to begin desensitization! For our youngest clients, we have them complete surveys where they say " Hi, I am ____, and I am taking a survey." Then they pose a question such as "what is your favorite ice cream flavor?" and then give choices. Here, the intent is to prevent the child from getting into the habit of acting shy or avoiding talking to people. After a few such surveys, children really do seem to get more comfortable doing this task, even if nothing has changed in their actual fluency. With young children, I believe this can be SO vital in helping prevent those fears from developing.