Podcasts about language delay

Interview with Tumaini Rucker Coker, MD, MBA, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. Hosted by JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS. Related Content: Screening for Speech and Language Problems in Young Children Recommendations for Speech and Language Screenings Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children 5 Years or Younger

Keith Nelson's academic foundations include a B.A. from Harvard, Ph.D from Yale, and stimulating experiences as a collaborative faculty member at Stanford, Graduate Faculty of New School for Social research, and the Developmental Psychology mecca called Penn State University. His teaching includes courses on Fostering Creative Breakthroughs.Basic theory-based research has been translated widely into new procedures for helping to accelerate developmental progress in children with autism, language delay, dyslexia, and deafness. Publications have included 12 volumes in the book series, Children's Language, as well as over 100 journal articles and book chapters. Very few peers have attempted and achieved impressive causal experimental results across fields as diverse as Art Education, Language Delay, Poverty, Dyslexia, Deafness, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Basic Language Acquisition, Creativity, Preschool Education, Communication Disorders, Environmental Stewardship, and Adult Learning. In addition to publications Keith regularly gives papers and workshops at conferences all around the world. For example, presentations have included Vienna, Vancouver, Austin, Madrid, Stockholm, Istanbul, Madeira, and Tokyo.Here's a bit more about his book, BREAKTHROUGHS... Everyone gets STUCK sometimes. Perhaps you have recently been Stuck in some important way--not making progress with a child, a business project, a creative endeavor, a community project?Stuck Now? BREAKTHROUGHS is here to inspire and help. In short, fun chapters you will explore a remarkable variety of ways that others have been really STUCK--and then found a way to Break Through, to Leap Forward. Your thinking and planning and real-life exploring will open up and feed in strongly to your own Breakthrough Successes.Breakthroughs : Realizing Our Potentials Through Dynamic Tricky Mixes - Keith NelsonShow Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)Watch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley – ‘Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' from the Primary Education Summit – ‘Visions for the Future' – 2023Get access to all 20 videos from the the summit at www.nape.org.uk/summitFor support with podcasting & video please visit www.educationonfire.com/media Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/NAPE Al Kingsley Summit Promo

In this episode I cover some exciting NEW SCIENCE that helps us understand developmental risk factors and how much influence we have on our babies and toddlers.If Autism is genetic, can we do anything to minimize its impact? Are we stuck with what we have inherited, or can our environment influence how our genes unfold?What about the Nature vs Nurture debate? Does it matter?I love to question science, because I was taught science is never settled. This seems especially true with early child development.Take a listen and let me know what questions you have.It's exciting times and I'm delighted to share my insights. EAT. TALK. PLAY.Articles mentioned in this episode:Multi-level analysis of the gut–brain axis shows autism spectrum disorder-associated molecular and microbial profileshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-023-01361-0CLICK HERE for READING GUIDEQUESTIONS:Email: contact@HyerLearning.comRATE and REVIEW the podcast on Apple Podcasts - On your smartphone scroll down toward the bottom and click on "Write a Review"  THANK YOU! Screenshot where you are in the episode, and tag me, @erin.hyer, on InstagramShare with your friends and family and help me reach more new parents just like yourself. SUBSCRIBE so you won't miss any of these exciting episodes by CLICKING HEREGET 18 PROVEN STRATEGIES TO AVOID PICKY EATERS - CLICK HERE

Dialogical reading prompts are evidence-based and widely used in preschools across the U.S. How can they be effectively implemented with preschoolers with developmental language delays? Check out this episode to learn how you can effectively implement dialogic reading prompts with one child to groups of children with developmental language delays. For more information on effective literacy intervention with preschoolers.... Check out the free limited-time replay of my "Challenge Creates Change: How to write Game Changing Goals" Boot Camp. Learn more about literacy intervention in "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" Just do it with weekly, ready-for-use materials in the Sparkle in School Membership.

Do you have a child experiencing language delay or know a parent that does? If so, you came to the right place because this is the perfect episode for you! In this episode of Autism Live, our host and author of Autism Parent to Parent (Available on Amazon now), Shannon Penrod, discusses how to handle language/speech delays with your child! Don't miss Shannon's advice! Recorded Live 10am PT December 5th, 2022 #LanguageDelay #Autism #ParentingTips Autism Network Website  Shannon Penrod's book is out now! Order from the link below! Autism Live's Link Tree Pre-Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod!  Click Here for Autism Live on Apple Podcast  Autism Network Toy Guide Autism Live on Twitch Autism Live on Spotify Autism Live on IHeartRadio Autism Live on Amazon Audible

In this 14 part podcast series, learn all the language milestones from under 12 months to 48 months. We'll break down all milestones for both receptive and expressive language into 6 month age ranges. In each show (as well as on the handout), we'll define each skill, discuss its importance for language development, and then talk about the best strategies for targeting the skill in therapy sessions and at home. This information will serve as a fantastic reminder for typical language acquisition, as well as a great resource for parent education. In this course, we're discussing the expressive language milestones acquired by 18 months. Interestingly, the milestone list is very similar to an initial set of goals we would establish for a child who is minimallly verbal! For speech-language pathologists, other therapists and professionals who work in early intervention and pediatrics, and parents of toddlers and preschoolers with speech-language delays. Link for $5 CEU credit: https://teachmetotalk.com/ceu_course/asha-ceu-course-453-expressive-language-milestones-by-18-months/

In this 14 part podcast series, learn all the language milestones from under 12 months to 48 months. We'll break down all milestones for both receptive and expressive language into 6 month age ranges. In each show (as well as on the handout), we'll define each skill, discuss its importance for language development, and then talk about the best strategies for targeting the skill in therapy sessions and at home. This information will serve as a fantastic reminder for typical language acquisition, as well as a great resource for parent education. In this course, we're discussing the receptive language milestones acquired by 12 months. For speech-language pathologists, other therapists and professionals who work in early intervention and pediatrics, and parents of toddlers and preschoolers with speech-language delays. Recommended Toys & Resources Post Link for $5 CEU credit: https://teachmetotalk.com/ceu_course/asha-ceu-course-450-receptive-language-milestones-by-12-months/

In this 14 part podcast series, learn all the language milestones from under 12 months to 48 months. We'll break down all milestones for both receptive and expressive language into 6 month age ranges. In each show (as well as on the handout), we'll define each skill, discuss its importance for language development, and then talk about the best strategies for targeting the skill in therapy sessions and at home. This information will serve as a fantastic reminder for typical language acquisition, as well as a great resource for parent education. In this course, we're discussing the expressive language milestones acquired by 12 months. Interestingly, the milestone list is very similar to an initial set of goals we would establish for a child who is not yet talking! For speech-language pathologists, other therapists and professionals who work in early intervention and pediatrics, and parents of toddlers and preschoolers with speech-language delays. Recommended Toys & Resources Post #450 and #451 Link for CE credit: https://teachmetotalk.com/ceu_course/asha-ceu-course-451-expressive-language-milestones-by-12-months/  

A common misbelief among parents is that bilingual kids are more likely to be ‘late talking'. But speech therapist Jasleen Kaur says this isn't the case and offers tips on creating a language-rich home environment. 

By Oliver de la Paz

Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here we learn new things and decide what works for us and our family. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect more on Instagram @heyshaylaBaby's first words are so fun! What if we could give them tools to communicate what they needed before they even start talking?!   We have Julia, the director of ASL Discoveries, an ASL educational company. They teach sign language to everyone from corporate companies like Amazon and Upwork, to babies! And Julia has been working with children and in the teaching field for a combination of over 10 years.  When I found her I knew I wanted to have her on the Hey Shayla Podcast!Resources:1. Connect with Julia: ASLDiscoveries.com ASLDiscoveries@gmail.comASL Discoveries YouTube 2. Books: to teaching your baby sign language: - Lovevery* board book: How To Teach Your Baby Sign Language  If you're not subscribed to Lovevery, you can likely find this book on FB Marketplace. There are also youtube videos of people reading it (kinda weird I know but helpful to learn the signs)- My First Book of Baby Signs: 40 Essential Signs to Learn and Practice*4. YouTube Channel of different ASL vocabulary wordsLaura Berg Life YouTube Channel5. Websites to search words and see them in ASL:Hand Speak and ASL Pro website6. Adults Workbook to learn American Sign Language:Signing Naturally Workbook 1-6*7. An App to learn:Marlee Matlin App - Apple linkMarlee Matlin App - Android linkXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Affiliates in this Episode:*California Beach Co: use HeyShayla for an additional 15% off whatever sale they're running!*Expecting and Empowered: use HeyShayla for $10 off*LoveBug Probiotics: use code HeyShayla for 15% off*My Little Eaters: use code HeyShayla for 15% offLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. This means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will too!

Dr. Carol Westby has travelled the globe studying speech development, play and more.  She has started noticing some alarming trends.   In this episode we explore the effect of screen overuse on language development and parent/child attachment. Dr. Westby also shares the best thing you can do to help your child grow healthy communication skills.  

Ineffective communication in all humans, will affect how we behave. Children who cannot communicate, do not have the life experience to handle their feelings and situations and that presents in their behavior. Ashley Scott, SLP-BCBA, shares in this episode the ongoing and intentional processes of building expressive language in children. There is a difference between having vocabulary and functional language skills. A child may be able to count, say their ABCs, or identify color, but they may not be able to communicate. So they may know the color orange, but if they want an orange, can they say “mommy I want an orange”. Functional language is not just talking but using words to request, negotiate, and communicate with their parents and peers. It is not cut and dry, “a kid can talk so they start talking”. If you are working on getting a child to talk, there are so many things that need to be in place, so it is important to have less focus on words and more focus on foundational skills as simple as learning to sit. Ashley's advice for parents is to ask fewer questions. Narrating is a key to building language skills and understanding the meaning behind words. Ask less questions and comment and narrate everything as you and your child are doing it. Pair everything you're doing with real words, to build connections between the activity or item and the word. We want to expose kids to a rich vocabulary, but when kids aren't communicating, keep words simple. They don't have to be long sentences, but instead small phrases and keywords. For example, you don't need to say “you're putting on your shoes” instead hold and point to the shoes and say “shoes on” or you don't need to say “let's open the door now” instead say “open” but say it a few times, clear and exaggerated.One of Ashley's big questions for therapists and parents is, “how much are you facilitating?” Wait time is a big piece. It is critical to give children time to process and respond. One thing Ashley said that makes so much sense is working on language is an art form, a unique balance between foundational skills, modeling, narrating, and allowing silent time for processing language. Another key part of therapy is that the skills a child can perform in therapy should be able to be performed, across all of their environments  and with all people they interact with. It's important to create opportunities for communication. This differentiates the difference between can't do or won't do. Reinforcement is critical, modeling what it looks like to respond to a request. Repeating a request over and over is not effective. Say it one time, and if they do not comply, physically complete the request with them. For example, you don't need to say come here over and over. If they do not come the first time, show them what coming here looks like. Building expressive language is about building independence. There are so many teaching opportunities that are missed because as adults we meet the child's needs that they can do themselves and we do not give them the opportunity to ask for help or demonstrate their knowledge. The biggest takeaway for parents and professionals here is language and communication is more than just talking. #autism #speechtherapy What's Inside:Getting started with expressive language delays.Real tips and strategies for parents and professionals.The art form of building expressive language.Building language happens in more than just the therapy room. Mentioned In This Episode: FREE live webinar- Autism Therapy Strategies for Toddlers and

Mentioned in this episode: American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) pages for milestones and resources for parents:https://www.asha.org/public/https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/ Screens and what to do about them:https://screentimenetwork.org/https://www.screenfreeparenting.com/ Laura Mize's Teach Me To Talk website - for parents and early intervention professionals, but the speech therapy videos that show parents what different strategies actually look like can be super useful.https://teachmetotalk.com/speech-language-therapy-videos/ Social accounts I recommend for parents:@speechsisters - geared towards parents, easy to access info and things to try at home for toddlers learning speech and language@busytoddler - great ideas for activities for your toddler@drbeckyatgoodinside - parenting psychologist  For more on Liz Seagrave, you can follow her on Instagram @goldencoastspeech, on Facebook @goldencoastspeech and through her website https://www.goldencoastspeech.com/liz@goldencoastspeech.com  For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook @babystepsnutrition, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com. 

Transcript Potty-training, teething, learning to ride a bike: some children are quick to reach each of these milestones, whereas others are much slower. The differences between children can be huge, and such differences also exist when it comes language development. But how do you know when your child's progress in learning a language really is too slow? What should you do as a parent or teacher of a bilingual child, if you're worried about his or her language development in one of their two languages, or perhaps even in both? At what point is it wise to contact a professional such as a speech language therapist? And if you are such a professional, what is the best way of approaching assessment in bilingual children?  You often hear that bilingual children are slower to learn their two languages than monolingual children. People refer to this as a language delay. Language delay is used in different ways by different people and so it's not always clear what this term means. Often times, language delay is used to refer to a child who is lagging behind in his or her language development in the language used at school (so Dutch in the Netherlands, English in the UK, etc.). For bilingual children, this may be due to the fact that - because they're learning two languages at the same time - they have less contact with the school language than their monolingual peers. At the same time, having a language delay can also mean that something else is going on, namely that the child has what's called a developmental language disorder, often abbreviated to DLD. DLD is a condition which affects one in fifteen children and is just as common in monolingual children as it is in bilinguals.  In this episode of Kletsheads we talk to Sean Pert, speech language therapist and researcher, about language delay and DLD. We learn that if a bilingual child has DLD, this will be visible in both their languages. This means that DLD is not simply the same as being unable to speak the school language well. We learn what the characteristics of DLD are, what to do as a parent if you think your child might have DLD, and what to pay attention to when diagnosing DLD in bilingual children. Our Kletshead of the week is the brillliant Naia and in Let's Klets we talk to an educational consultant about five simple steps in include multilingualism in the classroom. Dr. Sean Pert is Senior Lecturer and Consultant Speech and Language Therapist at the University of Manchester in the UK. He has over 25 years of clinical experience and has worked on home language interventions for bilingual children in the UK speaking Pakistani heritage (Mirpuri, Punjabi and Urdu), Bangladeshi heritage (Sylheti) and Polish languages. As discussed in the podcast, Sean was involved in writing the the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Clinical Guidelines on Bilingualism.  Mari Varsányi was born in Budapest, Hungary and now lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She works as an educational consultant and trainer at human-ed (www.human-ed.org), working in the field of intercultural and inclusive education. Mari's five steps to making space for multilingualism are discussed in detail (along with photos) in this blog post and you can download the activities from step 3 (as part of a whole portfolio) on her webiste. Mari is also the mother of a trilingual (Hungarian-Hebrew-Dutch) 3-year-old, and she appeared in an earlier episode of Kletsheads, where she helped us review books about raising bilingual children.  If you're in the Netherlands, you might also be interested in the Dutch bilingual speech and language therapy association, where you can find a map showing where to find speech language therapists who areable to assess children in languages other than Dutch. If you understand Dutch, hop over to the Dutch edition of the podcast, where we also have an episode on taalachterstandand bilingualism. 

Raising children with success - language delays Welcome to the latest series on the Riviera Firefly podcast sponsored by KidooLand your childcare solution for safe summer fun, Playgroup Kindergarten and Forest school . In this series we chat with specialist educator Rebecca Leacock as she shares pearls of wisdom around challenges that parents meet everyday when raising their children from communicating to biting, anorexia to setting boundaries, toddler tantrums and bullying. In this 5 minute episode what to do when my child appears to have language delay, isn't communicating as well as other children - when should I be concerned? . So please enjoy these bite size five minutes of tips and ideas to help parents with their day to day roles in positive parenting.  CONTACT OUR GUEST Thanks to Rebecca Leacock Contact details are: Ph: 07 89 93 87 60 Web: https://www.growingtogether-therapy.com/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/therapyineurope/ SPONSORED BY KIDOOLAND. This episode was brought to you by KidooLand The Little English School on the French Riviera. Running classes and holiday camps for children age 0-16 years and workshops for grown ups too including Yoga, Pilates and conversation! In 2018 we expanded and  opened The Loft a great addition to the annexe and in 2019 opened KidooVillage. 2020 saw the launch of the Academy as part of KidooLand online. Find us : Vallauris, Villeneuve Loubet Village and pop ups in Valbonne with www.kidooland.com  Online classes and courses www.kidooland.online #anglais #stagevacances #sophiaantipolis #positiveeducation #southoffrance #bilingual #villeneuveloubet #vallauris #cotedazur #socialbubble #children #englishlearning #private #stagesvacances #international #summer #vip #kidooland #cotedazurfrance #summercamp   OUR FACEBOOK INTEREST GROUPS Cote d’Azur Living  https://www.facebook.com/groups/cotedazurliving Business Support Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/fireflycocoon/ Finding your way is a podcast for those going through some of life's transitions and challenges as one reaches mid life ..

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she shares strategies for introducing visual supports to toddlers and their families.  Learn how to know which kids will benefit from visual supports, how to choose visual supports, as well as when and how to use visual supports. We'll also discuss guidelines for writing simple social stories for very young children with language delays. Therapists - get 1 hour of CE credit for $5 for this podcast. See Show #397 at teachmetotalk.com.

On this amazing episode, I'm speaking with the lovely and talented Ruthangela Bernadette, author of ... Special Kid to Super Kid: Overcoming Learning Disability, Language Delay, and Autism Ruthangela Bernadette is an author, speaker, coach, and supermum who launched her daughter from Special Kid to Super Kid. Her passion is to inspire parents to empower their super kids to make friends, gain confidence, and thrive in school. But that’s only her day job. Her real job is raising her eye-rolling, door slamming, make-up wearing super daughter, and of course saving the universe before dinner time. Connect with Ruthangela at ... Website: www.ruthangelabernadette.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruthangelabernadette Instagram: ruth_angela_bernadette_ In her book you'll discover the 10 Secrets of how Rosemary triumphed over autism, learning disability, and language delay, without breaking the bank. Your child will ... Improve social interaction, while reducing stims. Make friends and gain confidence. Transform school from being a battleground of obstacles into a playground of opportunities. Not all superheroes wear capes--some wear aprons in the kitchen instead. Parents like you are superheroes! You can help your child go from super-stuck to super kid--starting today! By the way, if you are ready to share you story and write your book, go to Write a Book University to get a free video course to help you on your book writing journey ...

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she continues her series of the 11 prelinguistic skills all toddlers master before words emerge. In this show, we'll discuss skill #10, uses gestures. Learn why gestures are an important predictor of language development, 2 pieces of critical EBP concerning gestures for SLPs, and how to teach gestures to toddlers and preschoolers with language delays. Therapists - get 1 hour of CE credit for $5 for this podcast. See details at teachmetotalk.com Show # 0395.

According to the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, an estimated 1 in 59 children in the U.S. have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (1 in 37 boys and 1 in 151 girls). While the prevalence of autism has increased over the past decade, it’s still a confusing, overwhelming and unfamiliar diagnosis for many families. In this episode, we speak with Cathy Guttentag, PhD, to learn what ASD is, common misconceptions, and the red flags for identification. Additionally, Cathy shares resources for parents, including where to obtain an evaluation, what to expect during the evaluation process, and which services/therapies are often recommended for children on the autism spectrum. Dr. Guttentag is a licensed Clinical Child Psychologist and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Children’s Learning Institute at the University of Texas Health Science Center. She received her master’s and doctorate degrees in clinical child psychology from Pennsylvania State University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital. She specializes in providing diagnostic and developmental evaluations to infants and children with possible or diagnosed autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Guttentag has expertise in testing very young children and works collaboratively with parents to determine the most appropriate intervention plans and approaches to emotional and behavioral issues.Helpful Links: Red Flags for Autism Spectrum DisorderKnow Before You Go: Advice for Parents Who Have Concerns About ASDEarly Childhood Intervention (ECI)Research-Based Information on Vaccines and AutismChildren's Learning Institute Support the show (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/supportTPS?code=New%20Website)

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she discusses the 5th prelinguistic skill all toddlers master before words emerge - joint attention. Therapists - get 1 hour CE credit for this course as teachmetotalk.com. https://teachmetotalk.com/asha-ceu-courses/  

Before any toddler begins to talk, he’s mastering a set of 11 distinct skills that develop before we begin to hear words. Let me explain how important these skills are… When any one of these skills is disrupted, there’s possibly a language delay. When several are missing, a stall in language development is inevitable. When a child struggles to attain many of these skills, a long-term communication disorder is likely. In this one hour audio-video podcast, we’ll review the 11 skills so that you can understand the key role each skill plays in language development. By the end of the show, you’ll have a pretty good idea for what you should work on to help any toddler begin to communicate. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one hour audio and video podcast. Therapists - get 1 hour of CE credit for only $5. See details at https://teachmetotalk.com/asha-ceu-courses/. This information is from my therapy manual Let's Talk About Talking. Read info here: https://teachmetotalk.com/courses/lets-talk-about-talking-a-new-therapy-manual/  

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she discusses the benefits of signing with late talking toddlers, the prerequisite skills to make signing successful, and the first 20+ signs to teach. Therapists - get 1 hour CE credit for this show for only $5! See details - show #383 at teachmetotalk.com.

Becoming symbolic is linked to language development in toddlers and preschoolers. The best way children demonstrate this emerging ability is through pretend play. Many late talking toddlers, particularly those with red flags for autism, have difficulty learning to play. In this one hour audio/video podcast, join Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she explains the 7 steps for teaching pretend play skills to toddlers. See demonstrations with specific toys to walk you through the process. Therapists - get CE credit for listening to or watching this course. Details at teachmetotalk.com podcast #382. 

Join Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she discusses effective strategies for helping late talking toddlers begin to talk. When there are no other developmental  red flags ( meaning a child is socially connected to other people, has an adequate attention span when you try to interact with or play with him, plays with a variety of toys, and understands language well enough to consistently follow directions), here's the method I use... TEACH IMITATION! But don't start with words! Begin with actions...Introduce gestures... Analyze nonverbal actions a child might imitate... Get noisy with play sounds...Try automatic speech...Teach FUNCTIONAL single words...Move on to phrases... AND discover how to introduce the following traditional speech therapy techniques (modeling, offering choices, withholding, and sabotage) in the correct sequence to maximize success with late talking toddlers. Listen to the show for this hierarchy... it works!! Therapists - get CE credit for this course at teachmetotalk.com - podcast #381 - coming soon! Resources mentioned in this show are Building Verbal Imitation in Toddlers (a therapy manual for SLPs and other therapists who work in early intervention) Steps to Building Verbal Imitation in Toddlers (6 hour course on DVD with ASHA CEUs available) and Early Speech-Language Development: Taking Theory to the Floor (12 hours on DVD with ASHA CEUs available). See teachmetotalk.com for details.

“Talk to your pediatrician.” It’s the advice parents hear frequently when they have a concern about their child. However, no one tells you how to bring up these concerns or what to look for in the pediatrician’s response. In this episode, Marshall Lerman, MD discusses tips for finding a pediatrician that fits your family and bringing up concerns with your doctor, while empowering you to become a strong advocate for your children. Dr. Lerman received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his pediatric residency training at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He graduated with highest honors from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in government and a minor in business administration. He also holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center where he made law review, serving as an editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. Dr. Lerman is a licensed attorney by the State Bar of Texas and is board eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics.Related Links:Dr. Marshall Lerman’s practice - Bootin and Savrick Pediatric AssociatesAdvice for parents who have concerns about autism when speaking to their pediatrician - Know Before You GoSupport the show (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/supportTPS?code=New%20Website)

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she discusses using verbal routines with toddlers with language delays as you play outside together. Read the full summary here.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP from teachmetotalk.com as she reviews 11 preintentional behaviors used by infants that best correlate with the emergence of communication skills. When therapists and parents know what to look for, we can identify missing pieces and target intervention to address these weaknesses. This is evidence-based practice (Cress 2010) and a vital part of assessment and treatment planning for infants and toddlers. Listen to the show or read the written summary.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she discusses guidelines for writing social stories for toddlers with language delays. Read the full summary here.

Hi! I'm pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP from teachmetotalk.com  and in this show, I'm sharing 7 key principles for successfully working with toddlers and preschoolers. These 7 nuggets of advice will help you no matter what communication skill you're trying to teach - whether you're focused on helping a young child learn to use more words, follow directions, begin with an AAC device, or improve speech intelligibility. Actually, these principles work when you're trying to teach a toddler ANYTHING. Listen and read the full post here. 

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP as she discussed the framework she uses to design treatment plans for toddlers with speech-language delays.

Join pediatric speech-language Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP from teachmetotalk.com as she discusses lessons she learned thsi week volunteering in a new summer program with toddlers. Read the summary here:

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she talks with SLP Kendra about the progress a busy 2 year old on her caseload. Originally, the little girl demonstrated escape/avoidance behaviors even when she seemed to like an activity. (Listen to show #329.) After some adjustments to the approach and goals, she began to participate for longer periods and started to use a few words (Listen to show #334). Today we're seeing what other changes have occurred since our last update! 

This podcast explores speech and language delays in a clinical context.  How to define, screen, diagnose, and intervene in speech and language delays will be covered.  This podcast was developed by Emily Fong, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, Program Director for Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she talks about teaching parents the importance of language skills that lead to talking and communicating. This information is from the therapy manual Let's Talk About Talking.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP as she discusses the variances in play we see among young children with developmental delays. We'll also spend the last half of the show talking about my 10 favorite ways to play with cars!

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP for a special show about toddlers with language delay who are bilingual. My guest is Becky Green, a trilingual speech-language therapist working in California. She has worked in both early intervention and in preschools with families from different language backgrounds since starting her profession as an SLP. Prior to that, she worked as an elementary educator (fifth grade teacher) and as well as an English teacher in Portugal. She is very passionate about multilingualism. Read the full summary of the show here. 

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP, of teachmetotalk.com as she discusses issues with late talking toddlers and preschoolers. In this week's podcast, we're continuing the series This Kid Doesn't Play! Solutions for Common Problems. This is part 5 in this series. Background...Sometimes, despite our best efforts, young children with language delays don’t seem to want to play with us. This situation might look like a “behavior” problem, meaning that the child is purposefully choosing  not to play with  you. That’s not always the case. On this series of shows, I hope I can help you look at these problems from another perspective. In this episode, we're tackling the following problems:  SHORT ATTENTION SPAN, AGGRESSION Read the full post here.  

The standardized guidelines developed for the diagnosis of autism actually involve two levels of screening for autism. Level one screening, which should be performed for all children seeing a doctor for well-child checkups during their first two years of life.  The second level of screening should be performed if a child is identified in the first level of screening as developmentally delayed. It is common for children on the spectrum to have delayed speech development.Listen as John Constantino, MD, Washington University pediatric psychiatrist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses how timely detection and early intervention may mitigate the emotional, social and cognitive deficits of this disability and improve the outcome.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she continues the series Selecting Therapy Activities for toddlers and preschoolers with language delays. When we match our activities to a child's developmental level and strengths, and strongly consider his likes and even dislikes, we maximize that child's participation and motivation, two very important components of an effective therapy program. In this show we're discussing how to target receptive and expressive language goals with toys. See the written post at teachmetotalk.com for the links to toys on Amazon so you can stock up and get ready to play!  VOCABULARY BUILDING ACTIVITIES The next category of play is vocabulary building activities. These activities require more attention and are great for targeting both receptive and expressive language. Kids are ready to bump up to this kind of play when they understand how toys work and can stay with you and include you during play for at least 5 to 10 minutes.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP as she discusses the guidelines for choosing therapy activities for toddlers. Today she's giving specific toy and therapy ideas... you don't want to miss it! See the written summary and links for the toys here.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she discusses issues related to helping parents and professionals teach toddlers to understand and use language. Nothing can be more challenging than to try to get an active toddler interested in reading! In this show, Laura is speaking with SLP and author Teri Kaminski Peterson, M.S., CCC/SLP for her best tips to engage busy toddlers with books. Read the written summary here: #293  How To Engage a Busy Toddler's Attention with Books

Join speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she discusses how to use daily activities to target language skills in toddlers who are late talkers. Once you understand this treatment hierarchy and philosophy, it's easy to adapt any  toy or daily activity to target exactly where a toddler is struggling in the development of his communication skills. You can't always start by trying to teach a child how to talk! Today we're talking about strategies to use during meals and snack time. Listen. Read the full show summary here.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP as she discusses the 11 skills toddlers must master before words emerge. Today we're talking about skill #7 - understanding familiar words. SLPs refer to this skill as receptive language, language comprehension, or auditory (hearing) comprehension. Children must understand words before they begin to use words meaningfully. In this show we're talking about the significant role receptive language plays in developing early communication skills. Listen for tips for working with toddlers to make sure they learn to understand familiar words and complete simple requests. Read the full summary at Laura's website teachmetotalk.com. 

Join speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP, of teachmetotalk.com as she continues her series about the 11 skills toddlers achieve before first words emerge. In today's show, Laura discusses the importance of beginning to understand gestures and nonverbal communication as a precursor for developing language skills.  Read the complete summary for the show at Laura's website here: #284 Understands Early Gestures

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP from teachmetotalk.com as she discussed the 4th skill babies and toddlers use before they begin to talk - joint attention. Joint attention builds on the previous skills we've discussed during the last few weeks in this series. Joint attention means that a child can share or shift his attention between objects or events and people. Listen for an in-depth discussion for how joint attention impacts language development and for strategies to improve this skill in young children. 

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she discussed the 11 skills children use before they begin to talk. Today we're talking about skill #3 - develops an attention span. Here's a recap: Read the written summary here: Get the child “warmed up” before he or she can play with us for any length of time. Listen for ideas! Body-on-body contact can also be very calming and regulating. You can hold a child on your lap, but for more active children who may resist this closeness initially, give them a game to accomplish the same goal.  For kids who will play for a minute or two with you and then quickly want to leave, use the “one more” rule.    BEST Advice for Parents for developing an attention span with your child. Keep your little one in close proximity to you all day. Don’t let them stay alone in their rooms or wander around the house, even if it seems like that’s all they want to do. Kids have to be social to talk! That begins by being with other people and learning to like being with other people, most of the time. Take them with you as move to different parts of your home. For some kids, better attention spans really do begin with "unplugging." While we know that some apps and DVDs can be beneficial for children, overuse of technology is associated with teaching "scan and shift" behaviors.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M. S., CCC-SLP, as she continues her series 11 Skills a Toddlers Must Use Before Words Emerge. In this episode we're discussing skill #1 - Responds to Things in the Environment. Get ready for specifics! I have activity and toy recommendations as well as how to word goals to be sure you're effectively documenting these developmentally-appropriate strategies for toddlers with significant disabilities.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP as she provides a list of the next 6 skills toddlers acquire before they begin to use words to talk. This list may also be a launching point for a conversation with your child's therapist. If you've all been hyperfocused helping a child learn to say new words with no regard for the all of the things that must come first, you may not be addressing the root cause of your child's delay. Again, listen to the show if you'd like more information!

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP as she provides a list of the first 5 skills toddlers acquire before they begin to use words to talk.