Objects of Reference

Objects of reference are a valuable tool in supporting children in the early stages of their speech, language and communication
development.
Objects of reference are the first stage of supporting children with their understanding of routines and developing their ability to request.
When using objects of reference it is important to ensure consistency across all practitioners working with the child, including family at home
This resource supports practitioners to identify the best object to use as a reference point and define the language that is to be used.