Before Words Lesson One

Focusing on a child’s spontaneous gestures and facial expressions toward others helps children develop the social part of their brain.

Using clear containers with different items in them and showing them to a child, allowing the child to make a choice of an activity or food choice helps children:

Using a Universal Design in Learning to help a child develop social competence includes three components:  fostering engagement, providing information in multiple ways,  and encouraging a child to express him/herself.

Helping children practice social skills in a variety of settings helps them build confidence and learn to enjoy social interactions.