Object signifiers are objects that can be used to represent an activity person or place. These objects stand for something in the same way that words do. For example, a child may get excited when their coat is put on as they know this means they are going outside.
By using object signifiers at every opportunity, the child begins to link the word, the object and the activity together. It will take time for the child to build up this link. When object signifiers are understood, they can help a child
· To anticipate (know what is about to happen)
· To sequence events (know what is happening now and what will happen next)
· To understand when an activity is finished
· To be able to make choices (show you what they want)
For more information about object signifiers or to watch videos demonstrating their use please view this document from NHS Lothian Speech and Language Therapists. There are also links to the NHS Lothian Speech and Language Therapists website, Facebook and Instagram.
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