Listening to and talking with a young child
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Case Study
Carlos is three years old and very shy. If he is in a group of children choosing a song or story he never offers any of his choices, as he does not like to speak when other children are around. He was once laughed at for stuttering, and his mum gets quite anxious and cross when he cannot get his words out.
- How can you help and support Carlos and his mother?
- How can you help him to make his choices in a way that he feels safe and is not the centre of attention, until he gets more used to hearing his voice and accepting it?
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