Author: Ray, Yolanda A

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Enhanced milieu teaching and it’s natural conversation based approach is easy for parents and caregivers to learn and implement. There is evidence to support that EMT strategies are effective for children diagnosed with autism and developmental delays. EMT has significant social engagement element, this highlights the importance of interactions parents and caregivers have on learning and development.

The Impact EMT has:
-Helps child learn to make requests.
-Builds confidence by supporting their social initiations.
-Teaches child to take turns.
-Encourages child to have conversation.
-Overall positive effects on child’s language.

How to support your child’s language/ communication and social skills in a positive and productive why.

Enhanced MilieuTeaching
An interaction strategy that teaches parents and caregivers to encourage language in a natural conversation-based way.

How to use:
Six easy steps to increase language and communication with your child at home.
Responsive interaction Always pay attention to the things your child is interested in. Following their lead keeps the child engaged and interested.
Environmental Arrangement Arrange the environment in a way that requires the child to ask for help or let you know they need something.
Modeling Model the language or attempts at language so they begin to understand what is expected.
Mand-Model Support their interest by saying things like “You have blocks...what are you going to do with those blocks”
Time-Delay Have moments of wait time, pause during a song so child will jump in.
Incidental Teaching Teachable moment, elaborate on their language.

Always remember to…..
Expand on the things your child says. If your child says “baby” you may say, “Yes you have the baby”.
Ask open ended questions: who, what, where, when and why.
Give positive praise as often as possible.
Allow your child to make choices throughout their day. Choice of snack, which shirt or shoes to wear are great examples.
Take every opportunity to support their interest!
Take time to think about the interactions you have with your child, be mindful of all the learning opportunities you can create for them.

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