Get into It
Even before your child can fully engage with a book, they are benefitting from exposure. Toddlers with board books learn how to orient the book right side up, they turn the pages and look at the pictures. A child who has little verbal comprehension may still be able to appreciate looking at a book with bright illustrations and cuddling up with a favorite grown up.
Mikey and I still read together almost every day. He can read simple books, and I can read to him when the book is more complex but focused on a topic that interests him.
The first time your child laughs at a silly part of a book or looks concerned at a part that is worrisome, you’ll be hooked on reading with them. If you’re not there yet, keep at it. Do the voices! Get into it. The more fun you’re having, the more fun they will have with you.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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