Use of language

Children use a variety of ways to communicate messages for a wide number of reasons.

A child’s use of language (or expressive language) is the ability to request, make choices, ask questions, answer, comment and describe events. Speaking, gesturing, writing, signing, facial expressions, using AAC and vocalizations are all variations of expressive language.

Websites:

• Children’s language learning – BBC Tiny Happy People
• Resource library for families (speechandlanguage.org.uk)
• Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust – Expressive Language
• Speech and Language Therapy Toolkit | CPFT NHS Trust
• SLCN – Afasic
• Home (makaton.org)