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Language development in twins and multiples

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[♪ Music ♪] [Streaming Well] [Twins and Multiples] [Encouraging language development] [Dr. Carol Cooper] [General Practitioner] Perhaps because parents are physically unable to give their twins the same one-to-one attention compared with parents of single children or perhaps because twins reinforce each other's speech errors they can sometimes lag behind single children in their speech development. Now, the earlier you can encourage verbal communication the better. If possible, spend some time every day talking and reading to each twin individually as this will encourage and improve language skills. Also use eye contact and give each twin an opportunity to respond to questions and to use breaks in the conversation. [Eye contact and directed conversation will significantly help speech development] In most cases, language delay in twins is short term, but if you're concerned about how your children are developing speak to your health visitor. [♪ Music ♪] [Streaming Well] [www.streamingwell.com]
[♪ Music ♪] [Streaming Well] [Gemelli] [Aiutarli a sviluppare il linguaggio] [Dottoressa Carol Cooper] [Medico generico] Forse perché i genitori sono fisicamente impossibilitati a dare ad entrambi attenzione singolarmente rispetto ai genitori che hanno un solo figlio, o forse perché i gemelli ripetono gli errori linguistici l'uno dell'altro, possono restare indietro nello sviluppo del linguaggio rispetto ai figli unici. Dunque è bene spingerli a parlare prima possibile. Se possibile, parlate con loro quotidianamente per un po' di tempo e leggete qualcosa a ciascuno di loro in modo da spronare e megliorare la loro capacità linguistica. Cercate inoltre un contatto visivo e date a ciascuno di loro l'opportunità di rispondere o di fare delle pause durante la conversazione. [Il contatto visivo e la conversazione sono molto importanti per lo sviluppo linguistico] Nella maggior parte dei casi, il ritardo linguistico è minimo, ma se hai qualche preoccupazione a riguardo, parlane con il pediatra. [♪ Music ♪] [Streaming Well]
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In the following short film Dr Carol Cooper explains some of the factors that lead to poor speech development in twins and multiples. Also in this section, learn what you can do to encourage speech development and when to seek help.

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Language development in twins and multiples
Duration: 00:01:04
Posted by: Streaming Well
License: CC - Attribution
Views: 471
Language: English
Available in: 2 languages
Published: 06/30/2012
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