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The “Wait and See” Approach Waiting to see if your child “outgrows” late talking is called the “wait and see” approach. Although there is some variability when children begin to talk, in general children hit their language milestones at roughly the same time: Important Language Milestones Children that are 18 month old should use least […]
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Recommended Reading These are my favorite books related to speech and language by category: Books on Language Development Language Development: How Babies Talk: The Magic and Mystery of Language in the First Three Years of Life by Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek Did you know your baby can recognize changes in syllables and familiar songs while […]
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Toys and Speech Development The key here is to use toys without the “bells and whistles.” In fact, research shows that electronic toys and gizmos actually reduce the amount of language during an interaction. In a 2015 study by JAMA Pediatrics, researchers found that when children were playing with electronic toys, parents said an average […]
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Snuggling up with your toddler and sharing a book is a great way to help him or her learn and develop language. The earlier you begin reading to your child, the sooner reading will become an enjoyable part of his or her life. When you share books with your child, you are helping their […]
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A farm of my favorite toys to use in speech therapy! Here are some ways you can use a farm to work on talking with your toddler at home: Imitation: Imitation is the first step on the road to using words. We can encourage imitation by modeling animal sounds. Not only is it […]
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Yes… but only by a little bit Girls tend to reach all of their language milestones first, including the number of words they produce, the number of words they understand, the number of words they combine, sentence complexity, and sentence length. There are different reasons scientists use to explain these […]
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Although biting and hitting are common concerns. Children with speech delays are even more likely to exhibit “behaviors” like biting and hitting because they just don’t have the words to communicate. All behavior is communication. It’s helpful to view behavior through this lens because it helps us find ways to address the underlying cause. In children with […]
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It’s that time of year! Time for pumpkin patches, cooler weather, and new books! Books are such a great way to learn about new things and experiences. Books can also reinforce what your little one is learning about out in the world. For example, if you are planning to go to a pumpkin patch, you […]
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There’s no denying that traveling with a toddler can be tough! Here are a few ideas that might keep your little one entertained while traveling to your next destination! Painter’s Tape: Make a track, shapes, letters, etc. I love all the colors in this set Water Wow Books: So fun and no mess Quiet Books: […]
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As a speech therapist specializing in working with toddlers, books are a go-to activity for me! Here are a few that have become all time favorites over the years: My First Learn to Talk Book: We typically hear little ones imitate fun sounds before they imitate words. This book, written by a […]
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