Child Development - Foundation Skills: Listening and Attending

Learn the essential skills that help children connect, learn, and communicate. By understanding these foundations, you can create an environment that fosters engagement, strengthens connections, and supports your child’s ability to navigate the world with confidence.

The Course

Listening and attending are essential skills for children, but they are not automatic— they must be learned. Building on previous learning about regulation and engagement, we now explore how children develop the ability to focus, process information, and respond to others.

Listening is more than just hearing; it requires attention and understanding. Attending is about actively focusing on what’s important. These skills help children connect, communicate, and participate in daily interactions. In this course, we will explore why some children find listening and attending challenging and provide practical strategies to support their development in a way that respects their unique learning style. By fostering connection first, we create the foundation for meaningful communication.

What you will learn

When putting together this course, I delved deep into the latest research and best practices in child development to design an experience that's both enlightening and practical for you as a parent or caregiver. Supporting your child’s listening and attending is about more than just getting them to follow instructions—it’s about creating connection, understanding their unique needs, and providing the right support.

You will explore how regulation, environment, sensory needs, and engagement all contribute to helping your child develop these skills. By using practical strategies, being flexible in communication, and prioritizing connection over compliance, you can foster meaningful listening and attention in a way that works for your child. Small, consistent changes make a big difference!

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$50

Child Development Foundation Skills - Listening and Attending

This purchase gives you lifetime access to the Course so you can revisit the lessons at any time, as much as you like.

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Your Instructor

As a Speech Language Pathologist and NLP Master Practitioner with a special interest in the intricacies of language and communication, my name is Dana Baltutis, and I bring over a decade of experience in supporting children's developmental milestones to my teaching. With a robust background in Speech Pathology, Early Childhood Development, Parent Training and Coaching and a Master's Degree in Disability Studies, I have dedicated my career to understanding the nuances of how children learn to communicate and express themselves. This expertise has allowed me to craft targeted strategies to foster the speech and language skills of children across diverse learning environments.

I have a deep-seated passion for empowering parents and carers with the knowledge and tools they need to be active participants in their child's development. I firmly believe that the foundation of a child's social and relationship success is built upon their ability to communicate effectively. This course is the culmination of my years of hands-on experience and ongoing research, and it offers a unique opportunity for families to learn, engage, and ultimately enhance their child's ability to connect with the world around them.