Your child needs to see your face when you are talking
with him/her so that all non-verbal information of the conversation
is available. Face to face positions help to show the child
that you are sharing their interest and attention. Face
to face positions will help you get all the information
you need about what your child is trying to communicate
so you can use the words that your child needs and will
use.
1. Sit
close enough to your child so you can touch.
2. Stay
at a level where your child can easily look you in
the eye.
- Kneel down
- Lift him/her up
- Lay on your tummy on the floor
3. Look
at your child's face when he/she talks to you.
4. Touch
your child to get him/her to look at you.
5. Touch your child so he/she
knows you are listening and understanding.
