The Stewart Center SIMPLE THERAPY TRICKS TO TRY AT HOME
BE A GOOD LISTENER
A simple and effective way to encourage communication with your child is to get down to their eye level when speaking to them. This shows your child that they have your full attention and you are ready ALEXANDRA NEVINS M.S., CCC-SLP
to engage.
TAKE A BREATH Deep breathing can be a signal to your brain to calm down. Encourage your child to take deep breaths by drawing on a sheet of paper with scented markers— model sniffing while taking a deep breath and ask them to try. Ask your child, "what did you smell?".
BRING THE DRAMA
HILLERY JONES M.A., LPC, ATR-BC
Use big emotions and dramatic play to help capture your child's attention and intrigue. Sing a silly song narrating an activity. Use a funny voice or puppet play to keep your child engaged.
JAMIE MACDONALD MOT, OTR A Place Where You Fit | Winter 2022
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