Are You Concerned That Your Child Is a Late Talker?
December 10, 2024
Did you know that 15% of toddlers may be considered Late Talkers? Find out what it means to be a Late Talker, and get some tips to support your child’s language if you’re concerned.
Coaching Parents to Identify How Their Child Starts Interactions
November 06, 2024
When does a child start an interaction? Learn how you can coach parents to narrow down the difference between their child’s actions and their child’s communication in an activity, so that the parent knows what to respond to.
What Can Happen When You Wait for Your Child to Communicate?
November 06, 2024
Silence in a conversation may feel empty, but it's not! In fact, there's so much happening while you wait for your child to take a turn, and these silent pauses are important for supporting your child's communication.
Late Talkers... What We Know, and What We Don't
June 26, 2024
Are all Late Talkers alike or are some at greater risk than others for ongoing language delays? Do late-talking children need extra help or do they just catch up on their own? Looking at what research tells us about Late Talkers can help us decide if a child needs extra support.
Waiting: The Key to Supporting Your Child’s Communication
May 09, 2024
Did you know that waiting during an interaction with your child is one of the most powerful things you can do to support your child's communication development? Here are some tips to wait effectively at every stage of of your child's commmunication development.
It’s Worth the Wait! The Power of Waiting During Interactions with Your Child
April 29, 2024
You know that talking to your child is critical for their language development. But did you know that not talking sometimes is just as important? Learn more about the power of pausing and waiting during interactions with your child and what to look out for while you wait.
“Have Fun!” – An Essential Ingredient for Children’s Language Learning
November 29, 2022
You know fun when you see it, but are you ready to coach parents to have fun with their child in parent-implemented intervention? Learn how to support parents by fostering fun interactions with their child using these 6 practical tips.
It Takes Two to Talk Helps More Than Communication, New Studies Show
January 16, 2022
Many studies have shown how It Takes Two to Talk builds children’s language skills. But did you know that the program also helps with children’s behaviour, social-emotional and social communication skills? See what the most recent research reveals
Four Things You Might Not Know About Language Learning Difficulties in Childhood
May 12, 2021
The more we understand about language learning difficulties, the better we can support children to get the help they need. Here are four facts you should know about early language learning challenges.