Before Words

Parent-friendly information about communication development in very young children and ways to encourage it

Introduction

‘Now we’re talking’ and its companion resource ‘Before Words’ have both been developed within Surestart Westgate local programme. They have been created by two Speech and Language Therapists - Lynn Jones and Gretel McEwen - and arose from the Surestart focus on early intervention and the promotion of parental understanding.

Both also emphasise the development of relationship and interaction as fundamental to communication and how they underpin social and emotional development in young children.

01. From the beginning

Tells the story of the unborn child's preparation, in the womb, for forming relationships and developing communication after birth.

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02. Before words

Is an attractive accessible resource for parents. It emphasises the development of relationship and interaction during first twelve months of life.

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03. Now we're talking

Is a resource comprising of 'First Words' and 'Words Together'. They depict the development of communication and language in young children.

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