Observation of practices for developing communication skills in pre-schoolers with developmental delay
This study aims to identify the strategies used by preschool teachersto facilitate the emergence of early communication skills of childrenwith global developmental delay. Based on interactive observationperiods in Quebec preschool settings (multi-case study), the resultsshow the use of 11 pre-linguistic intervention strategies by teachers.The applications of those strategies used are discussed in relation tochildren’s characteristics. Modifications are proposed toincrease communication skills among all children and enrich theeducational program in preschools.