Receptive Language Difficulties

Keep verbal information minimal when addressing the CYP

Use as much visual teaching as possible 

Be precise with your vocabulary and repeat words if needed 

Chunk information 

Use small step instructions and get the CYP to repeat in their own words what they need to do

Keep class routines structured and predictable

Visual timetables or lesson visual timetable breakdown 

Teach cue words

Allow CYP extra time to process information and formulate answers

Warn them before you ask them to  verbally answer in class

Encourage the CYP to break down a task into manageable chunks if the adult isn't doing it for the CYP

Use a tick sheet for task completion

Clarify misunderstandings sensitively 

Be flexible with sanctions

Teach common idioms and their meanings

Keep language precise and stick to facts

Be sensitive pairing, especially for group work

 Ensure good role models in paired and group work as student learns from watching per behaviour 

Use social thinking skill strategies - predicting what facial expressions mean

Teach some common body language communications such as hands on hips and arms folded

Use opportunities for pre learning and over learning 

Set homework to reflect the need to learn vocabulary or reinforce new concepts

Link new vocabulary to existing vocabulary

Use new words in sentences to show how the word would be used