07/02/2026
Last week, we talked about moments when correcting a child’s speech can interrupt communication.
That doesn’t mean errors don’t matter.
This week’s focus: what to do instead.
As speech therapists, we support learning by:
* providing accurate language models
* responding to the child’s message
* keeping the interaction natural and positive
Example:
Child: “I goed park.”
Adult: “You went to the park.”
Same message. Correct model. No pressure to repeat.
This approach supports language growth without shutting down communication 🌱