Word Finding Tips
Give her plenty of time to speak. When people feel rushed, they are more likely to experience word-finding problems.
If you know the word she is trying to say, give her a hint such as the first sound of the word.
If she still cannot get the word, you can ask her “Are you trying to say ‘train’?
If she says a word that sounds almost like the one she meant to say, try asking her “Did you mean ‘telephone’ or ‘television’?"
She may not find it helpful if you ask her “What did you say?” more than once. She may appreciate conversational partners giving her some hints. Many times, the word is “right on the tip of her tongue.”
If you understand what she is saying, try to ignore small errors.
- Encourage her to take part in conversations as much as possible by asking her questions, slowing down your rate of speech, and allowing her extra time to reply.
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