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For children with learning and thinking differences, understanding body language may be a difficult task.
Interpreting body movements as language is often hard to teach our professionals want to help. In the episode of What To Do When, hear advice from our experts on how to teach children to understand body language, even when it may be challenging.
Transcript provided by YouTube:
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– [Announcer] What do I do when my child
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has trouble understanding body language?
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– [Narrator] We asked our experts,
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and this is what they had to say.
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Body language and social cues can be like street signs.
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But instead of helping us navigate the road,
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they help us navigate the many social settings
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life throws at us.
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Some kids might have trouble seeing the signs
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in the first place.
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Here’s how you can help your child see the signs
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and recognize what different social cues might mean.
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Match the movement to the message.
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Explain the unspoken message behind common movements.
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For instance, tapping of the fingers could mean impatience.
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Find real life examples.
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Help your child spot visual clues
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to figure out how people are feeling.
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For instance, ask your child,
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what does it mean when someone’s fists are clenched?
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Play body language charades.
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Acting out emotions through body language
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helps kids see the connection between the two.
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The world of social cues might feel
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like a maze to some kids,
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but showing them how to see the signs
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can help them confidently navigate social interactions.
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(bright music)
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