c o m m u n i c a t i o n 55
Papa’s going
now, Rashid.
Rashid, are you
upset? Are you
saying you don’t
want me to go?
Papa’s going
now, Rashid.
Try to understand what your
child is trying to say when he
repeats your words. Often it
helps to look for feelings and
ideas he may want to talk
about but does not know how
to say.
Give your child many opportunities
in the community to learn about
the world and to touch the
things you talk about. This will
help him learn more words so
he will need to repeat things
less often. It will also show
other people how they can
help your child.
This is a pineapple.
Feel how rough the
outside is. When we
cut it open, the inside
is almost smooth and
very sweet.
Do you want
some soup?
Do you
want some
soup?
If you are
hungry, Noah,
say “Yes, I want
soup.”
As your child gets
older, let him know
that repeating what
others say is
not sending
the right
message.
helping children who are blind