- Look directly at your baby when you talk to him or her.
- Play games like peek-a-boo.
- Show different objects to your baby.
- Let your baby see himself or herself in the mirror.
- If your child shows interest in an object, person, or event, say the name of the person or object or talk about the event.
How long does it take for Down syndrome kids to talk?
6 10 months Most children with Down syndrome do not begin to babble or “talk to themselves” until around 10 months of age.
How can a speech therapist help a child with Down syndrome?
Keep in mind also: For a child with Down syndrome, receptive language (how much they understand) is usually much stronger than their expressive language (how much they can express to others). As speech therapists, we can help bridge that gap by helping them learn to communicate with gestures and sign language.May 9, 2019
Do people with Down syndrome need speech therapy?
some children with Down syndrome of primary school age may need weekly individual or group sessions of speech and language therapy with a therapist who has the specialist knowledge and the skills to address their profile of difficulties, particularly for speech and intelligibility work.
How can I improve my Down syndrome speech?
Remember to speak clearly and to encourage eye-contact with children with Down syndrome. They need to be looking and listening. They will also be helped by visual cues in sign or picture. Remember also that background noise will make listening much more difficult for them if they have any hearing loss.