1. Small Groups

2. Indirect Language Stimulation  Requires no child response  Uses child initiated play and activities  Follows child’s lead

4. Activity Indirect Language Stimulation Role Play

5. Indirect Responses  Expansion  Expansion Plus  Repetition (indirect correction)

6. Activity Indirect Responses Activity

7. Guidelines for Delivering Directives  Have the child’s attention  Use clear specific language  State directives positively  Avoid simply labeling  Use questions for choices  Deliver initial directive one time

8. Guidelines for Effective Praise  Offer specific feedback  Initiate the praise  Focus on improvement and effort  Use sincere, direct comments  Avoid competition and comparison  Develop appreciation for own behavior

9. Corrective Feedback  Feedback  Redirect  Assist  Confirm

10. Activity Directives Activity

11. Review of Language Techniques  Indirect language stimulation  Information talk  Indirect responses  Directives  Praise  Corrective feedback

12. Activity: Indirect Language Stimulation