Portage and Early Support

Publications

The Portage and Early Support service has produced a number of publications designed to help parents and carers. These give advice and guidance on the following:

Starting a Toilet Training Program|

This booklet notes some of the problems faced when starting potty training. It explains how to deal with these issues and how to begin a successful toilet training program.

Developing Eating and Drinking Skills|

This booklet gives a range of ideas on how to deal with problems experienced with feeding.

Developing Early Listening Skills|

This booklet explains the importance of helping your child develop good listening skills. It gives good, fun examples of how to do this.

Setting up a Bed Time Routine|

This booklet gives good clear advice on how to deal with your child's sleeping difficulties.

Developing Early Communication Skills|

This booklet explains how to help young children gain the right communication skills. It highlights different communication methods and explains what a child needs to learn to support their language development.

Some Favourite Nursery Rhymes|

This booklet has been designed to help parents use simple action rhymes with their children. This is an aid to develop a child's communication skills.