Children with language and hearing disorders face many challenges when they enter the classroom. A lack of understanding could lead to poor academic performance and a sense of social isolation. But clinicians at UT Dallas’ Callier Center for Communication Disorders say parents, teachers and other children may minimize difficulties by following these tips:
1. Talk to such children face-to-face and on their level. This not only helps them realize you are talking to them, but it also helps you better understand what they’re saying.
2. Slow your rate of speech, providing them with more time to process what you’re saying.
3. Simplify your language. Use shorter, simpler but grammatically correct phrases to help with comprehension.
4. Give only one or two directions at a time. This helps improve understanding and encourage participation.
5. Use visual information when possible. Pictures, facial expressions, gestures and simple drawings all aid understanding.
6. Sit such children close to the teacher. This helps them pay attention better and also helps ensure they hear what is said.
7. Give children enough time to respond. After you ask a question or give a direction, wait at least five to 10 seconds because they sometimes need more time to process information.
8. Provide structure and routine as much as possible. This allows children to visualize and anticipate what is expected during the day.
9. Provide some forewarning before transitions. Physically approach a child and tell him or her that you are about to transition to another activity.
10. Give the child a job. Giving a child responsibilities helps with attention and compliance because all children thrive when they feel needed.
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