Coaching Parents to Identify How Their Child Starts Interactions
November 06, 2024
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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
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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
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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.

It’s Worth the Wait! The Power of Waiting During Interactions with Your Child
April 29, 2024
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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
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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.

How to Tell if Your Child is a Late Talker – And What to Do about It
July 02, 2011
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A Late Talker is a toddler between 18-30 months old who has limited spoken vocabulary for their age, while having a good understanding of language, as well as typically developing play, motor, thinking and social skills. Let's take a look at what the research tells us about Late Talkers, and what you should do if you are concerned about your Child's Communication.