{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"6.220 LANGUAGE: Make Meaning: Model \u201cwait\u201d gesture","description":"Hold your flat hand palm up and toward your child. Say the word \u201cwait\u201d as you make the gesture. Model the gesture frequently. Pause or do one short thing and then do something with your child. Your child\u2019s understanding of this gesture comes in handy when your child is older. Help them get used to the idea that there will be a little time to wait but if they are patient you will get to them. Today\u2019s activity: Add a \u201cwait\u201d into common activities. You might interrupt an activity like dressing or playing, say \u201cwait, move away briefly to do something then come back. Do this many times during the day to model the use and demonstrate the meaning of the gesture. Learn about the parent course \u2014 Help your child talk: Six strategies that boost your child\u2019s communication skills Get the checklists that list all the podcast skills and activities. Help more parents find the podcast\u2014leave a review in your app. Thanks! ","author_name":"The Interaction Coach","author_url":"https:\/\/www.TheInteractionCoach.com","html":"