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Marci Melzer, M.Ed-SLP @ WavesofCommunication.com helps parents teach their late-talking kids how to use unprompted spoken language naturally. Parents using natural Language Facilitation is the one method that helps see functional speech improvement no matter what is causing the child to be late talking. This podcast equips and empowers parents with strategies that work. Parents are the BEST language facilitators and you can learn how to shift your late-talking child from whatever nonverbal communication they are using right now, into unprompted spoken language yourself. You CAN do this.

Marci Melzer, M.Ed.-SLP


    • Mar 11, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 210 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Language Facilitation Helpline

    Speech Delay Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 78:01


    This was a replay of Marci's Live Q & A on YouTube. Please support her by subscribing, following and sharing all her content to those who can benefit! SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon

    Replace Bad Therapy with a Better Home Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 77:21


    Part 2 of my series for parents who want to replace bad therapy with a better home program. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon

    Design a HOME Program to Replace Bad Therapy Step by Step

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 52:56


    Have you finally decided to TAKE BACK the responsibility for your child's development? Tune in for REAL guidance to set up and execute a successful HOME program that is designed for YOUR child to make BETTER and more FUNctional progress in speech, language, behavior, and social skills. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    What are You AFRAID of? #VirtualAutism #LateTalking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 61:16


    What are you AFRAID of? Fear is the #1 Mindset block that stalls progress with late talkers. Tune in today to learn what is potentially keeping YOU from the FUNctional progress that you desperately want to see. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    LIVE Language Facilitation Q&A - #latetalking #virtualautism #FUNctional

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 1:00


    This was the recent live q & a Marci did. For the full video follow our youtube channel. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    5 FUNctional Tips for Better Speech Accuracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 51:38


    Is your child's speech INACCURATE? Tune in for 5 FUNctional tips to facilitate BETTER speech that can be understood by everyone. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon

    Clinical vs FUNctional Intervention for Late Talkers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 74:46


    Parents ALWAYS have a choice. Clinical vs FUNctional intervention? Tune in to learn the difference and see video examples so you can decide for yourself what is BEST for your child. watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_BzZ7y2P1E SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon

    FUNctional Facilitation Mindset for FAST Improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 47:00


    Do you have a FUNctional facilitator mindset? That's what it takes to help late talkers make fast improvements in speech, social behavior, and educational readiness. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect -    • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con...   Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon

    5 Steps to Reset Self Care Jobs - Facilitate Independence and Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 45:55


    Is your late talker RESISTING self care tasks such as teeth brushing? Tune in to learn my 5 step process to RESET your self care jobs and facilitate INDEPENDENCE for self care as well as speech development. SIGN UP for my FREE Holiday Speech Facilitation Challenge Calendar at WavesofCommunication.com CONSULTING: Special Offer: Consulting - Waves of Communication SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Are You Being HACKED by Your Child with Virtual Autism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 37:34


    Are you being HACKED by your late talker with Virtual Autism? Kids with VA are GREAT at using workarounds to AVOID using speech and still make sure everyone understands them. Tune in to learn everything you need to know about why kids with Virtual Autism HACK communication and what parents and caregivers can do to facilitate SPEECH. SIGN UP for my FREE Holiday Speech Facilitation Challenge Calendar at WavesofCommunication.com Consulting Special Offer: Consulting - Waves of Communication SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect -    • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con...   Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Use Challenge Missions to Elevate and Accelerate FUNctional Speech Facilitation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 33:51


    Elevate and accelerate your speech facilitation by offering FUNctional challenges and embarking on MISSIONS with your late talker. SIGN UP for my FREE Holiday Speech Facilitation Challenge Calendar at WavesofCommunication.com HOLIDAY Thanks 2U Sale ends December 1: Natural Facilitation Q&A Support Community (wavesofcommunication.com) Black Friday Consulting Special Offer: Consulting - Waves of Communication SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Introduce Structured Learning Through Problem Solving - Virtual Autism - Late Talkers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 69:49


    Are you struggling with STRUCTURE? Watch this video to learn how PROBLEM SOLVING could be the strategy that you need to earn trust and introduce structured learning. HOLIDAY Thanks 2U Sale: Natural Facilitation Q&A Support Community (wavesofcommunication.com)Black Friday Consulting Special Offer: Consulting - Waves of CommunicationSIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoAGestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5EcEXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.comORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeechFamilies in INDIA - Order your WORKBOOK here: https://notionpress.com/.../11-week-journey-to-shift...WORK with Marci for personalized coaching, join workshops, or join our Natural Facilitation Community..WavesofCommunication.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    FUNctional Facilitation Q&A - YOUR Speech, Behavior, Social Skills Questions Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 79:31


    This is a replay of Marci's recent Live Q & A over at her YouTube channel. Watch these videos for more help: Connect -    • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con...   Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon

    5 Habits that Block Speech Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 36:25


    Are you exhausted, frustrated, worried, and unsure of HOW your child will catch up their speech and social skills? If you are ready for a BETTER everyday experience caring for a late talker, this video is for YOU. Watch these videos for more help: Connect -    • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con...   Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Developmental Language Disorder DLD and Autism Spectrum ASD - What Parents Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 53:04


    Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Affects one in 14 kids. Does your late talker have it? Tune in to learn everything parents need to know about this common COMMUNICATION disorder that is easy to confuse with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    5 Reasons You Should Hire a Certified Natural Speech Facilitator

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 36:22


    Do you wish you had HELP in your home facilitating speech every day with your late talker? NOW you can make that wish come true by hiring a CERTIFIED Natural Speech and Behavior Facilitator! I'll explain 5 reasons why it just makes sense to hire this special kind of help. EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon

    Single mum of a former late talker shares how she didn't stop until her daughter expanded her words

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 66:09


    Success story Laura comes back to give us an update on her daughter's progress. Laura is a single mum from the UK who made excellent use of available resources to help her late talker. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    5 FUN Halloween Speech Facilitation Activities - Get Ready NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 47:19


    Halloween is coming. Are you READY? Learn 5 activities designed to help you prepare for the spooky excitement and specific natural facilitation FOCUS TOPICS that will result in increased independent SPEECH this month. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Storytelling Opportunities for Natural Speech Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 63:59


    Storytelling could be the strategy that helps YOUR late talker start using more ADVANCED speech. Tune in to learn 5 OPPORTUNITIES to use storytelling everyday and 10 SIGNS that your child IS UNDERSTANDING your stories. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com School readiness video: https://youtube.com/live/nCGkCGv2PNM Gestalt learning video: https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA DOWNLOAD the TEMU app here:https://temu.to/m/u6rnwnf5mwk (New User) 30% Discount Code: apk10867 Price I paid for the items in this video: Felt Storybook - $10.98 ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon

    Virtual Autism School Readiness TEMU Haul + How to Facilitate Speech Naturally

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 70:49


    School Readiness TEMU Haul - Equip yourself for natural facilitation and save some $$. Learn how to use each item to target specific focus topics and language concepts. DOWNLOAD the TEMU app here:https://temu.to/m/u6rnwnf5mwk (New User) 30% Discount Code: apk10867 Price I paid for the items in this video: Animal Balance $6.48 Ice Cream - $7.19 Pop Tubes - $1.61 Microphone - $1.68 Press car - $3.98 Phone - $1.79 Felt Storybook - $10.98 String Beads - $3.38 Fishing Game - $5.48 Mini People - $5.48 Geo Puzzle - $6.98 Categories of the items for comparing at home: animals, food, vehicles, people, games, puzzles, stories, sorting/fine-motor, speech enhancers. Virtual Autism Facilitation Support - Waves of Communication SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com School readiness video: https://youtube.com/live/nCGkCGv2PNM Gestalt learning video: https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon

    TPR Grammar Strategies for Late Talkers with Limited or Scripted Speech #Virtual Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 60:01


    Learn to use TPR and help your Gestalt late talker learn to integrate GRAMMAR into their speech so their speech can become more accurate and FUNctional. Information about my NEW Virtual Autism Natural Facilitation Support Member Community SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Intuitive Gestalt Language Strategies - Shift Scripts into FUNctional Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 60:56


    PART TWO Gestalt processors require parents to use INTUITION to help them convert their limited scripts into FUNctional language. Tune in to this 2-part series to learn what you need to know to activate your child's natural speech development. Don't forget to listen to part one that was released last week --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Gestalt Language Plus Your Intuition = The Secret to Facilitating Functional Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 50:34


    Is your child a Gestalt Language Processor (GLP)? MOST late talkers are! Tune in to this 2-part series to learn what you need to know to activate your child's natural speech development --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    School Readiness Metrics + 10 Things Needed for a Successful School Term

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 65:58


    Are YOU and your child ready for school? This week I am sharing the metrics that schools look for to determine readiness PLUS 10 things every parent needs to facilitate a successful school term. Marci has an improved, easier to navigate and user-friendly website. Explore all your options for coaching here:  https://www.wavesofcommunication.com/coaching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    The 5 Top Jobs to Facilitate Speech Progress and Reduced Autism Symptoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 51:35


    Exhausted parents who feel like ZERO progress toward functional speech is happening…This week's episode is for YOU! Learn how you could be wasting time and energy playing the WRONG ROLE while neglecting the TOP 5 JOBS needed to facilitate the speech you are looking for. Marci has an improved, easier to navigate and user-friendly website. Explore all your options for coaching here:  https://www.wavesofcommunication.com/coaching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    5 Tips to Change Your Child's Mind - Virtual Autism Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 39:03


    Is your child STUBBORN, strong-willed, or stuck in old habits that keep them delayed? This week I'm sharing some important tips to facilitate change. BONUS… These tips are scientifically proven to activate neural plasticity for permanent mind shift into real effort toward BETTER outcomes. JOIN my membership for all-access learning! Watch this video for a hack to get 20% off of your first month. https://youtube.com/live/1PK9C8ljE-Y --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    5 Reasons Most Parents Should Decline Referral for Autism Evaluation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 45:56


    Did you know that MOST kids who have speech delay are referred for autism evaluation - EVEN when their speech delay is clearly caused by something different? Join me to learn why MOST parents should DECLINE these referrals and how to get better results yourself. JOIN my membership for all-access learning! Watch this video for a hack to get 20% off of your first month on youtube memberships https://youtube.com/live/1PK9C8ljE-Y --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    6 Reasons Your Child is Resistant or Stuck - Prompt Dependence or Prompt Avoidance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 55:53


    Why do some kids develop learned helplessness and others start to rebel against everyone who tries to help them? This week you will learn what causes prompt dependence and prompt avoidance, plus, Marci is sharing the signs that even with all of your efforts, you are still unconsciously encouraging these blockages to learn. Of course, she provides the steps for parents and carregivers to take to equip and empower you! JOIN Marci's YouTube membership for all-access learning! Watch this video for a hack to get 20% off of your first month. https://youtube.com/live/1PK9C8ljE-Y Check out Marci's books mentioned in this podcast:  If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun: Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech https://bit.ly/1-YearLFRecord India Hardbook : https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    11 Ways to Use the Laws of Attraction and Overcome Virtual Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 49:24


    A shift in your FOCUS could be the key to manifesting the real, functional, progress that you are wanting. Join me to learn 11 ways to use the Laws of Attraction as a way to overcome any blocks you are experiencing. Join Marci's YouTube channel membership for all-access learning!  Watch this video for a hack to get 20% off of your first month. https://youtube.com/live/1PK9C8ljE-Y To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication.com, over 100 families have been coached  Check out Marci's books mentioned in this podcast:  If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun: Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech https://bit.ly/1-YearLFRecord India Hardbook : https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    15 Different -Non-Tech- Causes of Virtual Autism Could Be Keeping Your Child Stuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 50:38


    Virtual autism symptoms are not only caused by technology! This episode highlights 15 OTHER causes for children to display symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and as a result… be misdiagnosed. Join Marci's YouTube channel membership for all-access learning!  Watch this video for a hack to get 20% off of your first month. https://youtube.com/live/1PK9C8ljE-Y To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication.com, over 100 families have been coached  Check out Marci's books mentioned in this podcast:  If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun: Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech https://bit.ly/1-YearLFRecordIndia Hardbook : https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Most Common Speech and Behavior Questions Answered - Progress Check-In - Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 63:28


    Marci answers some of the most pressing questions parents and caregivers have sent to us on our YouTube channel. Join Marci's YouTube channel membership for all-access learning!  Watch this video for a hack to get 20% off of your first month. https://youtube.com/live/1PK9C8ljE-Y --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    5 Signs Your Child is the Boss + Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 91:20


    Do you feel more like a cook, maid, servant, or bank account than a parent or caregiver? Marci shares 5 signs your child has developed a “BOSS BABY” mindset as well as 5 PROVEN strategies to help your child view your relationship as a cooperative team… INCLUDING strategies to EARN their trust and RESPECT.  Join Marci's YouTube Channel membership for all-access learning! Marci's Newest digital resource is now available for purchase https://amzn.to/3eDjifb To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication.com, over 100 families have been coached  Check out Marci's books mentioned in this podcast:  If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun: Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech https://bit.ly/1-YearLFRecord India Hardbook : https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    5 Parenting Tips for Virtual Autism Plus Answers to Common Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 72:35


    Mother's Day and Father's Day can feel very different for parents of kids who are not speaking well YET. Today's video has 5 tips to help parents feel GREAT about your role in facilitating your child through their developmental challenges. It's never too late to start seeing results with your child. Register in this workshop NOW and see progress because you are more than capable than you know. https://bit.ly/40AzMpY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    How to Keep Your Mindset on Progress and Success Throughout Your Speech Development Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 37:42


    How are you feeling? Is worry, fear, guilt/shame, or overwhelm blocking you from taking action and seeing the progress you want? Learn what you can do to shift your mindset to get back on track. *SIGN UP for my Waves of Communication Connections newsletter https://wavesofcommunication.com/news... ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions 

    Plan Your Summer for Speech Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 11:36


    Marci's here comGet started RIGHT NOW on your path to natural language facilitation this SUMMER.  There may be significant development in both speech and connection by season's end. Check out Marci's countless resources on our website and YouTube pages  CHECK-IN How is your process going? Have you seen change? What's confusing or frustrating? REGISTER for my online workshop here: Parent-Caregiver Workshop Options (wavesofcommunication.com) *SIGN UP for my Waves of Communication Connections newsletter https://wavesofcommunication.com/news... ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions 

    Is Your Child TOO Delayed to Help Them Catch Up Naturally?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 63:43


    Do you believe your child is too delayed, impaired, or severe to learn speech, behavior, and social skills? Do you constantly worry your child's delays and misbehavior will prevent them from attending normal school? Marci is here to tell you the honest truth… and parents' testimonials would certainly get you inspired to start helping them instead of thinking and worrying constantly!  Quick reminder that the Virtual Autism Challenge will be removed on our YouTube feed before the end of the month! Binge-watch them or join the intention level Watch These Videos about Virtual Autism Late Talking and Virtual Autism: https://youtube.com/live/T58kRiNCMk0 Week #1 Virtual Autism Symptoms Challenge RE-CONNECT https://youtube.com/live/5wsPtVBFGVg Week #2 Challenge - STRUCTURE https://youtube.com/live/gbf-IX7ruec Swapping prompting challenge:   • Swapping The Prom...   Video about Echolalia: https://youtube.com/live/Wptfly2lt34 Week #3 Challenge - SPEECH AND SOCIAL https://www.youtube.com/live/bJukuq_vVZo Video about speech clarity: https://youtube.com/live/Zj4JQNc8GEQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Week # 3 Virtual Autism Symptoms Challenge - Spoken Language and Social Skill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 114:39


    This is the final week 2 of Marci's FREE challenge on YouTube is up here on our podcast! Learn practical strategies to facilitate spoken language and social skills. Are you ready to move on? These strategies will only be effective for those who have completed weeks one, and two. Marci's digital resource is now available for purchase. https://amzn.to/3eDjifb To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication.com, over 100 families have been coached --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Virtual Autism Symptoms Challenge the ASD Diagnosis - Week #2 Introduce Structure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 115:08


    Week 2 of Marci's FREE challenge on YouTube is up here on our podcast! Learn practical strategies to introduce structure. Are you ready to move on? These strategies will only for those who have completed week one, successfully reduced screen time, and increased your connection through FUNctional activities. REGISTER for Marci's  interactive online workshop here:  https://bit.ly/40AzMpY  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Virtual Autism Symptoms Challenge the ASD Diagnosis - Week #1 ReConnect

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 72:24


    Are you up for this three-week challenge?  This can POTENTIALLY change your child's life! Marci is hosting a FREE Virtual Autism Symptoms CHALLENGE so that parents won't get stuck as soon as they receive an Autism Diagnosis for their child. Remember this is a 3-week challenge that started last Thursday on our YouTube Channel, so don't forget to subscribe and ring the bell icon on our YouTube page when Marci is live!  Here's the link for Marci's workbooks: 

    5 Tips to Establish Listening and Connection in ONE HOUR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 12:04


    Marci filmed a really short but profound episode before she left India for Morocco. In this episode, she shares the knowledge she gained and the advice she gave to Indian parents during her one-on-one sessions. Don't forget you have the opportunity to see her LIVE in Rabat, Morocco! 29th of April,2023 She will hold her online workshop on the 23rd of April All the information is on our website:  https://bit.ly/414Qkri --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    5 Strategies to Work With Verbal Stimming, Echolalia, Self-Talk, Autistic Speech Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 44:48


    Verbal stimming, self-talk, and echolalia, are common communication stages that late-talkers move through as they learn to shift memorized behavior and nonverbal communication into FUNctional spoken language. Tune in to learn how to work with your child's emerging vocalizations. REGISTER for Marci's  interactive online workshop here:  https://wavesofcommunication.com/nslf-workshop-options --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Stimming Behaviors - A Symptom or A Tool

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 41:22


    Is your child STIMMING? Repetitive behaviors are likely serving a BIG purpose for your late-talker.  Marci can help you learn to use those activities to facilitate natural spoken language evolution.  Check out our youtube page to see the stimming videos Marci mentioned.   http://bit.ly/wocyoutubechannel Marci is coming to India and Morocco this coming April!  Send her a note if you want to arrange an in-person consultation to see more natural speech marci@wavesofcommunication.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Allergies and Autism ADHD Symptoms - Late-Talking and Irritation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 47:33


    Could your child's “autism or ADHD symptoms” be a result of allergies? How are you responding to sudden changes in behavior when the weather, plants, or environmental influences such as pets or diets ALSO change?  Allergies and sensitivities that cause inflammation, irritation, or even pain will cause a late-talker to need to communicate their distress. Tune in to this informational video + Q&A for ideas and strategies for late-talkers who suffer from allergies.  REGISTER for my interactive online workshop here: Parent-Caregiver Workshop Options  Marci's workshop is starting  5 Days!  Sign up now and see how you can help your child and others with language facilitation. https://wavesofcommunication.com/nslf-workshop-options --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    5 Signs Your Child Has Virtual Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 66:34


    Do you know about VIRTUAL autism? Many parents are putting their kids into potentially harmful therapies due to this common misdiagnosis. Learn 5 signs that your child has virtual autism and what you can do to help them lose the symptoms and get back to speech development. Marci is coming to India and Morocco this coming April! Send her a note if you want to arrange an in-person consultation to see more natural speech marci@wavesofcommunication.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Uncover the Messages Behind Nonverbal Communication to Shift it Into Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 25:54


    Have you been triggered by your child's nonverbal communication behavior? Learn the secret to helping late-talkers shift from screaming and physical communication into SPEECH. Parents MUST ACT now and check out Marci's resources to they can help their child succeed. Marci's Newest digital resource is now available for purchase https://amzn.to/3eDjifb To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication.com, over 100 families have been coached Attention South Central India and Morocco families! Marci is flying there for an in-person workshop! Here's a sneak peek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g0BS8ohEZY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Frustration in Schools - What Parents of Late-Talkers Need to Know NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 42:22


    Marci is back doing her podcast after a few fun months of travel. In this episode, she shares what she learned from families abroad and how frustrating it is for parents to learn about the lack of progress at school. Parents MUST ACT now and check out Marci's resources to they can help their child succeed. Marci's Newest digital resource is now available for purchase https://amzn.to/3eDjifb To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication.com, over 100 families have been coached --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    10 Tips for Faster Speech Evolution in 2023 -Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 21:29


    This is the second part of the faster speech progress that Marci has curated for families to start this 2023. Marci's Newest digital resource is now available for purchase https://amzn.to/3eDjifb To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication.com, over 100 families have been coached --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    10 Tips for Faster Speech Evolution in 2023 -Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 21:48


    Is your late talker's speech progress going more slowly than you hoped? It's common for parents to struggle trying to keep up with the late-talker's complex evolution from behavior into speech.You may not see as much change as you did when you first made the shift to give up prompting. You may experience some great attention and focus, as well as some new vocalizations or pop-out words, however, the real, functional speech is not coming. Once again, Marci has you covered with 10 tips to help. Tune into this 2-part series for parents who want to influence FASTER speech development progress with language facilitation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Make the Switch from ABA to Natural Language Facilitation for Better Spoken Language Outcomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 39:47


    Have you decided to make the switch? Families worldwide are giving up ABA, Verbal Behavior, and PECS for Intuitive natural language facilitation. Tune in to this episode to learn my recommendations for helping your child and family give up unhelpful strategies and make the switch to intuitive, connected, natural spoken language facilitation. Marci's Newest digital resource is now available for purchase https://amzn.to/3eDjifb To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication.com, over 100 families have been coached by Marci and they are thriving! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

    Win the War Over Speech - Choose Your Battles Wisely and Avoid the Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 29:53


    Did you know there is a war going on about speech intervention? Therapists, teachers, and parents are battling it out over the best way to help children start talking. Tune in to learn what I suggest you do to avoid becoming a casualty while professionals argue over “best practices”. Stay tuned to the end for my advice to come out of the chaos and facilitate the outcome of unprompted, natural, spoken language improvement Marci's Newest digital resource is now available for purchase https://amzn.to/3eDjifb To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication.com, over 100 families have been coached by Marci and they are thriving! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wavesofcommunication/message

    Mom proves her little daughter's excellent listening skills by speaking more despite neurological issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 32:54


    Happy 2023 Everybody! We wanted to start this new year with an inspirational story from an Aussie mum, Natasha, and how she helped her beautiful little girl find her words and increase her speech, despite a brain diagnosis. Marci's Newest digital resource is now available for purchase https://amzn.to/3eDjifb To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication.com, over 100 families have been coached by Marci and they are thriving! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wavesofcommunication/message

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