FACILITATION OF A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD COMMUNICATION AND TOWARD HIMSELF AS A COMMUNICATOR

Rationale: The child must develop a positive attitude toward himself/herself as a communicator. To approach communicating without fear and apprehension, and to experience successful speaking situations.

Activities/Techniques:

  1. "All About Me Book"

    Encourage and reinforce the child's strong areas, i.e., singing, coloring, artwork. Make the child feel good about the things he/she does well.

  2. Employ hierarchically based therapy activities that provide maximum success with fluency. Make therapy fun and enjoyable for the child as well as successful.
  3. Always encourage an open line of communication. The child must feel trust and confidence in the clinician's ability to help him/her, and the clinician should be supportive throughout the therapy.
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