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June, 2007
Speech & Language Tip
of the Month
Vocabulary Building
Increasing vocabulary
is a common goal of children with developmental
delays. I recommend targeting this in categories.
It provides a nice framework for activities, and
allows you to measure progress effectively. Here
are some suggested categories and starter vocabulary
lists:
Food:
Banana
Apple
Grapes
Milk
Juice
Cracker
Cookie
Pizza
Pasta
Chicken
Animals:
Dog
Cat
Bird
Cow
Horse
Pig
Duck
Sheep
Tiger
Lion
Elephant
Giraffe
Clothing:
Shirt
Pants
Shorts
Dress
Skirt
Socks
Shoes
Pajamas
Body Parts:
Eyes
Nose
Ears
Mouth
Arms
Legs
Hands
Feet
Tummy
Knees
Elbows
Shoulders
Neck
Transportation:
Car
Truck
Airplane
Boat
Helicopter
Van
Train
Police car
Ambulance
Firetruck
Bike
**Remember to always
start with words that are motivating to your child
and are familiar to their environment.
Sincerely,
Meredith B. Sorokwasz M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
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