Infant Communication

Children begin to learn how to communicate long before they utter their first word. Babies often babble, squeal or cry to get their point across and may also be taught to use simple signs to express their thoughts and needs. Toddlers quickly learn how to use the first few words of their vocabulary to convey simple and then increasingly complex messages.

In this section, we take a look at some of the ways you can encourage your baby or toddler to be an effective communicator, along with some practical tips on how to develop their listening and conversation skills.

Baby Signing

Find out how to talk with your baby before they can speak ...

Encouraging Conversation

Tips on how to build your baby or toddler's language skills ...

Listening & Responding

Find out how you and your child can learn to listen and respond more effectively ...

Understanding Each Other

Making sure that your child understands and is understood ...