Explain how play and activities are used to support the development of speech, language and communication

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3.1  for the 16 - 19 age range 

-- continuing physical growth puberty hormone body changes
-- sexual relationships
-- pregnancy 
-- parenthood
-- considering future life and career choices
-- starting college or university
-- moving away from home
-- driving lessons, licence acquisition that supports independance
-- turning 18 and being legally allowed to buy/consume alcohol
-- open an adult bank account
-- job interviews
-- workplace exeperience
-- long term illness, disability
-- changes to family structure: bereavement, divorce, separation, new family members

4.1
The early years are a critical period for children’s development as their brains are still growing therefore early identification of speech and language difficulties is absolutely essential. The sooner a child’s needs can be identified the greater chance there is to make sure they have the correct support so they don’t get left behind. Most importantly for children’s speech, language and communication which in turn underpin so many other areas of children’s development. They may find it hard to control their behaviour and play with other children this will result in them feeling isolated and frustrated. Language is linked to the development of literacy. Children who have poor speech will find it difficult to understand the link between sounds and letter shapes so reading could be delayed. Writing will also be affected. Finding ways to help the child communicate will help their self esteem and help prevent them from antisocial behaviours.
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4.2
Multi-agency teams work together: Once the parent/carer has visited the GP or health visitor a referral will be made initially to check vision and hearing to see if there is a problem there. In other cases a referral may be made directly to speech and language services. For some children if communication difficulties are linked to other learning difficulties an assessment by an educational psychologist may be required. Speech therapy may be required by a speech therapist at regular intervals. Once established what type of support is needed then all professionals, parents and carers need to work together.

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4.3. Explain how play and activities are used to support the development of speech, language and communication.
Speech and language is not something that is natural to everyone, it needs encouraging gently by others around them, by copying what is said and done. This is usually encouraged by means of interesting things that the child shows interest in, it can then be fun for the child and they learn how to communicate at the same time. I believe in the concept that Children learn through play. Here are some examples of play and activities to support speech and language;
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