Abstract Social competence and social communication
development can be concurrently supported through
intentional thought and planning on the part of the early
childhood special educator. In this article, we present
suggestions for how teachers can effectively plan for and
implement interventions to support these two areas, all
within the context of play. The levels of play, awareness,
exploration, and problem solving can be utilized by
teachers to provide experiences for children, specifically
those with language delays, to enhance and refine their
social competence skills, while also furthering their language
development. It is important for teachers to provide,
to the extent possible, an environment that is arranged to
allow for multiple opportunities to practice these skills,
while also keeping in mind the child’s preferences and
interests. Implementation of the suggested strategies can
support children with language delays, as well as their
peers, in becoming more successful with using their social
communication skills to appropriately navigate social situations
within the context of play.
Keywords Play  Developmental delay  Social
competence  Preschool  Language delay

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• Using Play to Build the Social Competence of Young Children with Language Delays: Practical Guidelines for Teachers

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