Yusuf, today I observed you as you made friends with
our new boy Jowad. I know that you struggle with lan- guage, so to see able to initiate and maintain communi- cation in order to establish a new relationship was such a joy to see. Yusuf, You and Jowad, were together for most of the morning today, playing “Baby shark” which is a strong favourite with all our children. Then zooming the car across the table till it fell off, you both thought it was hilarious! Yusuf, you were so happy to play with a friend today. I just loved observing you sharing between yourselves ideas and laughs as you took turns and enjoyed each others company. Yusuf making new friends without much language is a really specialised skill! You were both able to communicate and understand each other through non-verbal cues and a shared focus. Yusuf, it took great confidence for you to initiate a new relationship, im so proud of you! And I know that Jowad had fun with you and will seek you out to play again. I hope that through establishing friendships your language and communication is further spurred on (baby shark song helps too!) Tino Pai Yusuf