Help Parents Navigate Online Resources About Communication Development

It is an exciting time for speech-language pathologists and families of young communicators. Important new information exists on early identification and intervention for young children with or at risk for communication delays and disorders. And much of the information is easy to find online. While not yet universally available, mobile technology is a useful tool for sharing information with families on communication development and supporting their participation in their children’s communication development. Parents want to learn more about their children’s development but often express uncertainty about where and when to access information. The range of options for parent information online grows rapidly, as do the number of apps providing guidance on social communication development. With this explosion of information comes another professional obligation for SLPs: helping family members navigate online resources for social communication development and intervention. So, what is an SLP to do? The following tips can help guide your support to family members. Learn about the family’s information literacy Spend a few minutes discovering parents’ interests and concerns, as well as what resources they use for information. Families are motivated to learn about their children, but they’re also busy. Caregivers usually welcome guidance on what to expect from online resources, where to start, how to identify relevant content, and how to navigate sites. Find out what they ...
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