Category 1: The "Two-Way Street" (Turn-Taking)

Conversation is like a game of catch. You throw, I catch. If the child keeps the ball, the game stops.

Exercise 1: The "Roller" Game (Basic Turn-Taking)

Goal: To teach the rhythm of "My turn, Your turn" without words. 

Instruction:

1. The Setup: Sit opposite your child on the floor, legs open in a 'V' shape.

2. The Action: Roll a ball to them. Say "Your Turn."

3. The Wait: Wait for them to roll it back. If they hold it, gently guide their hand to push it back. Say "My Turn."

4. The Progression: Once they get the rhythm, switch to a toy car, then eventually to "making a sound" back and forth.

Exercise 2: Lego Therapy (The "Teamwork" Builder)

 Goal: To force interaction. They cannot build the toy alone. 

Instruction:

1. The Roles: Assign 3 jobs (or just 2 for younger kids):

   • The Engineer: Has the instructions (Mother).

   • The Supplier: Has the bricks (Child).

   • The Builder: Puts them together (Dad or Sibling).

2. The Rule: The Builder cannot take a brick until the Engineer asks the Supplier for it.

3. The Result: The child (Supplier) must listen and interact to play the game .

Category 2: The "Mirror" (Intensive Interaction)

For children who are "in their own world" or do not look at you.

Exercise 3: The Copycat (Intensive Interaction) Goal: To enter their world so they want to enter yours. 

Instruction:

1. The Observation: Watch what your child is doing (e.g., banging a spoon, rocking, or making a "Ahhh" sound).

2. The Copy: Do exactly the same thing. Same rhythm, same volume.

3. The Effect: The child will often stop and look at you in surprise ("Hey, you speak my language!").

4. The Connection: When they look, smile and wait for them to lead again .