Listening and Language Development driven by Play in 0-3 years old

New Zealand · CPD courses & CPD points · Health Professionals

Play is a child’s most natural and powerful tool for learning - and for children aged 0–3, it forms the foundation of listening, communication, and language development.

In this engaging presentation, Louise Ashton draws on her experience as a Speech-Language Therapist, Audiologist, and Auditory Verbal Therapist to explore how reciprocal parent-child interactions foster the early development of auditory and language skills. This session offers psychologists and allied professionals a unique window into the mechanisms of early listening and language acquisition, and how these are supported (or hindered) by various play experiences.

Louise highlights the importance of face-to-face, emotionally attuned interaction and provides a review of research examining the effects of electronic and “busy” toys on language-rich exchanges. She emphasises the developmental power of traditional play, while offering practical insight into supporting parents in a world increasingly shaped by technology.

The session includes a developmental breakdown of key milestones between 0–36 months and guidance on how to recognise and optimise play opportunities during these critical early years.

Sections

1. Literature review
2. Critical components for a session and purposeful play
3. Framework for play
4. Practical application for different ages
5. Listening and language development driven by play in 0-3 years old

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand how listening and language development is fostered through parent-child interaction in the first 3 years of life.

• Identify the features of reciprocal communication and its connection to theory of mind development.

• Evaluate the research on electronic toys versus traditional play in supporting language-rich environments.

• Learn how to use play therapeutically to promote communication and listening skills in infants and toddlers.

• Recognise age-specific developmental milestones and how to support parents in enhancing interaction at each stage (0–36 months).

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