3.3
Explain, using examples, how individual strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional and social development can be adapted to support children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
Individual strategies to promote positive BESD can be adapted to support children and young people with SLCN, for example:
Getting the children to make their own behavioural chart - if the child did something you was proud of, or if they were proud of themselves, like doing something really kind/considerate/sharing with another child etc. or if you was generally happy about how well they’ve behaved throughout the day then they receive a tick/sticker to place on their chart. They could also make the stickers to stick on their chart on the day of the week that they had done something that you/they are proud of. Also little treats at the end of so many weeks so they know if they are good for the same amount of weeks they can then get something else for their good behaviour promoting their self-esteem, self-confidence, behaviour and generally wanting to please again. This could also be adapted to support a child with SLCN’s by the use of repetitive language. The child will learn to associate the sticker, tick or happy face on the chart with the phrases and meaning of the words ‘happy’ – ‘well dome’ etc. which will give the child naming vocabulary and models the next stage of development, gradually developing into the correct use of words and sentences.
Praising children – Children generally like to please and thrive on praise. We should praise a child if they have done something really well, caring or something they are proud of. When praising the children getting down to their level to make it more intimate and personal and telling others how happy they are with the child will make the child feel proud of themselves boosting their self-esteem and self-confidence, hopefully encouraging them to do well again. By taking the time to