Scenario

Larnika is four years old and has been diagnosed with a communication disorder called dyspraxia which affects her speech (no movement issues). Larnika understands what she is wanting to communicate and confidently interacts verbally with others, however her speech is unclear and difficult to understand by both children and other adults. Larnika has been observed more recently playing by herself and her interactions with others are becoming less. The other children are often heard saying "I don't know what she wants". You are very concerned about both her emotional and social development.

3 Strategies	How will you know the strategy is working?	Other areas of development supported
Example: Offer physical comfort to help Larnika feel safe and secure and build a rapport E.g., touching on shoulder, offer a cuddle.	Larnika seeks a relationship with educator	Emotional development Communication
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