Help develop my awareness of other people through the different sounds they make
Bear in mind that my awareness of people is partly based on the sounds they make:
- Talk to me, sing to me – although I may not understand the words, the sheer sound of your voice may well be important to me
- Greet me by using my name and telling me yours
- And ask other people to do the same
- Don’t be afraid of repetition – lots of it – and consider using a ‘sing-song’ quality to your voice
- Let me know how you’re feeling through exaggerating your vocal expressions
- Supplement your voice with physical contact on my hand or arm – help me to develop the idea of ‘someone else’