![]() Since we have such a small staff, we aren’t able to answer every question that comes through on the website, social media, or via email. Unfortunately, we get a ton of questions every day about how to solve specific speech/language problems. I would suggest working on questions in this order: yes/no, what, who, where, why, when, how. Make sure that everyone has consistent expectations for the child to speak in response to those questions that you have worked on in therapy. Practice each new question form in therapy during structured activities and then encourage the parents to require a verbal response to those types of questions at home, as well. ![]() Keep moving through new question forms in this way.Use the same method of prompting for verbal responses as above. Once the child can answer basic yes/no questions verbally, move to basic “what” questions like “What’s this” and “What is he doing?” Again, use highly motivating pictures or objects at first to peak his interest.Fade back the use of tangible reinforcements as soon as possible. If the child doesn’t respond after that, offer some sort of tangible reinforcement for his verbal response (“If you want the cookie, you need to answer my question. If the child does not respond verbally, prompt him with “Use your words” or “You can say ‘yes’”. If the child responds verbally, repeat his answer and then praise him for his verbal response (“I like how you said ‘yes’”). ![]() For example, show him a picture of a car and say “Is this a car?” or “Is this a snowman?”. ![]() Use “is this _” for favorite characters, objects, etc. Start with simple yes/no questions about his favorite topic. ![]()
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