Early Building Blocks for Learning

Promoting Social Communication & Early Learning Behaviors in Children

Peer Interactions & Play

Ind. Play.pdf

Promoting Independent Play

Your child may display difficulties playing alone, which can make it challenging to find time do work, take care of tasks around your home, or simply find time alone for yourself. This handout highlights how to teach play skills and encourage your child to play alone.

EngagingChildren.pdf

Meaningful Interactions

It may be challenging to engage your child in a meaningful way, especially if they display difficulties sharing wants and interests. The tips in this handout provide recommendations for how to interact with your child during play.

Social Overview.pdf

Foundational Social Behaviors

Promoting successful social interactions among children is a great way to promote meaningful social communication with siblings and peers. First, you have to determine what a child typically does in these situations. This information helps us know what to teach next!

TrainingSiblings.pdf

Sibling Training

Siblings (and peers) are great resources for promoting early social communication during play. This handout provides guidelines for training children to teach and model social communication.

SiblingSupport1.pdf

Easy-to-Implement Procedure to Promote Social Interactions

SiblingSupport2.pdf

Quick Tips for Supporting Play with Siblings