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Whenever a child is not meeting our expectations, it’s easy to assume it’s a behavior or he is simply refusing to do what we are asking. It’s easy to think they are being “stubborn” or “lazy.” What if we reframed this? What if we simply acknowledged that if they could, they would, and it’s […]
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As a Pediatric Speech Pathologist, one of the number one questions I get is, “How many words should my toddler be saying?” While the number of words a child is using is important, another important factor is the types of words your toddler is using. The Importance of Verbs In a study by Hadley, Rispoli, […]
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Telegraphic speech refers to taking away the grammar of a phrase and only leaving the content words. “Ball up,” “foot in,” and “more doll” are all examples of telegraphic speech. In addition to the videos provided by the state, I have heard many of my well-meaning colleagues using the same type of speech. Their logic is […]
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Why is pointing so important? Between 9 and 12 months, something amazing happens! Your baby is finally able to “tell” you about the thoughts, feelings, and ideas they are having. These ideas come via a very powerful communication “tool” …a point! Prior to this new and exciting development, figuring out what a baby wants can […]
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Teaching your toddler to talk vs communicate A parent and toddler are in the kitchen: “Say cookie!” “You can say it” “Say cookie!” “Say I want cookie!” Our little guy is now screaming and crying and inconsolable. The thing I want you to realize that is he would if he could. Think about it, how […]
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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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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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