Adults, parents, and teachers set a powerful example of good or poor communication. Communication skills are influenced by the examples children see and hear. Parents and teachers who listen to their children with interest, attention, and patience set a good example. The greatest audience children can have is an adult who is important to them and interested in them. The journal articles should be available at most research libraries.
Conversation Begins at Home-Around the Table.
Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired , 13-15. Communication Skills . California State Department of Education, Division of Special Education. A Program of Games and Activities to Increase Listening and Attentional Skills in Kindergarten . A Parent's Guide to Language Development .