Receptive Language

Children with autism often have lower receptive language skills than expressive language skills. They can appear as if they are not listening which can be frustrating to parents. If your child does not respond consistently to their name (or not at all), does not follow simple routine directions (e.g. "come here" or "sit down") or seem to understand what you are asking them, they may have receptive language deficits. Don't Ignore Your Child's Lack of Receptive Language Skills

I love reading as a way to build a child's receptive language skills. Whether it is at home reading before bedtime, or in the classroom with a grade level text - reading is extremely important to building receptive language skills! Key Way to Build Receptive Language by Reading: Choose Engaging Books your child will be interested in. If your child is not interested in the book, you may have a hard time getting them to read with you. Give them a choice of 2-3 books before yo

Every parent dreams of their child growing, learning, and thriving. But here’s a fun secret: before kids can tell you about their day, share their favorite joke, or argue for one more bedtime story, they first need to understand the words and ideas flying around them. That’s where receptive language skills come in....the superhero foundation of all communication. Think of receptive language as the “understanding side” of language. It’s what helps your child follow directions,