An Introduction to Joint Attention – teaching your child to engage and enjoy the company of others
Channel: 1to1 Therapy Services
Date: 2015-09-16

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Joint Attention (shared engagement and enjoyment)

Let’s talk about the building blocks of language…

INTRODUCTION:

- Have you ever wondered how your baby will learn to speak, play and interact with others?

- They start by sharing experiences with their parents. This is known as joint attention.  

- Joint attention occurs in early development and is an essential building block to learning language. 

- Joint attention emerges as early as 2 months and is well established by 18 months of age.