How to Talk to Children Who Are Learning to Talk
February 12, 2021
It's natural to simplify our language when speaking to children who are just learning to talk. But is it possible to simplify language too much? See what the research says about the kind of language that works best to help children learn.
Making New Words "Stick"
January 06, 2021
Children with language delays often need extra help to develop an understanding of a new word and to be able to use that word on their own. Here are some tips parents can use to make word learning easier for their child.
Tips to Build Vocabulary: Repeat Words That Match Your Child’s Interests
December 14, 2020
If your child is just starting to talk, you might be wondering how you can help him learn new words. Here are some tips for identifying the best words to help your child learn and highlighting those words most effectively.
How to Build a Strong Foundation for Your Child's Language Skills
May 27, 2020
Did you know that interaction is the most important foundation for your child’s language learning? Learn how to engage your child in the kinds of back-and-forth interactions that set the stage for the best language learning.
Tap into Your Child’s Natural Way of Learning Language
February 10, 2020
By age six, the average child understands about 10,000 words! This amazing feat happens by children picking out patterns in the language they hear every day. For children with language delays, they have more difficulty picking out these patterns in language. In this article, we share some tips on how you can help your child find patterns during your everyday interactions.
Encouraging Joint Engagement
April 04, 2019
Joint engagement happens when you and your child are paying attention to the same object or event during a back and forth interaction. Joint engagement makes learning easier for your child because when you’re focused on the same thing, your child can pay more attention to the things you say and do. Here are some tips for encouraging joint engagement.
Timing Is Everything When It Comes to Taking Turns with Your Child
March 14, 2019
To help young children learn language and have conversations, it’s important that they learn about taking turns. Here are some tips on the best ways to help your child take turns, and what to keep in mind if your child has a language delay.
It's Never Too Early to Have Conversations with Your Child
January 14, 2019
To learn language, young children need to do much more than just hear their parents use words -- they need to engage in back-and-forth conversations, even if they're not yet using words or sentences. What does an "early conversation" look like, and how can you make sure you're having them with your child as often as possible?
Helping Children Who Use Echolalia
November 04, 2018
If your child uses echolalia, it can be tricky to figure out what they're trying to tell you. But by using some specific interaction techniques, you can discover what they might be trying to say more easily, and also help them learn other ways to communicate their message.