Small Groups. Indirect Language Stimulation Requires no child response Uses child initiated play and activities Follows child’s lead.

Small Groups

Indirect Language Stimulation

Requires no child response

Uses child initiated play and activities

Follows child’s lead

Indirect Language Stimulation Techniques

Information TalkParallel talk

Self talk

Description

Comments

Open Ended Questions

Activity

Indirect Language Stimulation Role Play

Indirect Responses

Expansion

Expansion Plus

Repetition (indirect correction)

Activity

Indirect Responses Activity

Guidelines for Delivering Directives

Have the child’s attention Use clear specific language State directives positively Avoid simply labeling Use questions for choices Deliver initial directive one time

Guidelines for Effective Praise

Offer specific feedback Initiate the praise Focus on improvement and effort Use sincere, direct comments Avoid competition and comparison Develop appreciation for own behavior

Corrective Feedback

Feedback

Redirect

Assist

Confirm

Activity

Directives Activity

Review of Language Techniques

Indirect language stimulationInformation talk Indirect responses

Directives Praise Corrective feedback

Activity: Indirect Language Stimulation