Teach Me To Talk

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#251 Vocabulary Development for Toddlers who Seem "Stuck" Dec 23, 2014

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of www.teachmetotalk.com as she answers similar questions from an SLP Assistant and from a mom about helping verbal toddlers expand vocabulary when they appear to be "stuck." Laura will discuss how she approaches children in this situation, the steps she uses to uncover why a child isn't making much progress, and then provides suggestions for moving forward in each scenario.

#250 How to Teach a Toddler to Match Dec 04, 2014

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP from www.teachmetotalk.com as she answers this mom's question: "hi laura, i m mum doing speech therapy, kind of stuck teaching matching objects receptively that is written in ur teach me to talk the therapy manual in which u hav given details abt matching object to object, object to picture and picture to picture but how it is done in a structured way. i m having difficulty that how it is done easily with animals or any other object. thanks plz guide me. can u plz write the way to do it." I just love to help moms like this!! In this show I'll outline the process I use during speech therapy for helping a toddler learn to match. I hope you'll join me!!

#249 Stuck in a Rut? How To Get Out and Move On... for SLPs and Other Therapists Nov 26, 2014

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.,S., CCC-SLP from www.teachmetotalk.com as she discusses 6 ways to pull yourself out of your professional rut. While this advice is specifically for speech-language pathologists and other professionals who work in pediatrics or early intervention, the recommendations are good for helping anyone, anytime they feel stuck.

#248 What Works To Help Toddlers Learn to Talk... Part 2! Nov 17, 2014

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In this week’s teachmetotalk podcast I'm continuing my series on what works to help toddlers learn to talk. Join me, pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP, founder of teachmetotalk.com, as I highlight strategies that are highly effective in helping late talking toddlers begin to communicate. Let’s get back to the basics of talking about what really, really works! In some ways, it’s much simpler than you think! Here's the post I referenced for this show: What Works... Strategies to Help Toddlers Learn to Talk Products I recommended: Building Verbal Imitation in Toddlers Teach Me To Talk the DVD Steps to Building Verbal Imitation in Toddlers on DVD

#247 What REALLY, REALLY Works to Help Late Talking Toddlers...A Reset for Fall Aug 21, 2014

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP, founder of teachmetotalk.com, and she highlights strategies that are highly effective in helping late talking toddlers begin to communicate. In some ways, it's much simpler than you think! The post this show is based on is here: What Works...Strategies that Help Toddlers Learn to Talk To find out more about the products Laura mentioned in this show, click here.

#246 Can't vs. Won't Aug 07, 2014

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP, founder of www.teachmetotalk.com as she answers this question from an SLP: "I read all your materials and I am very familiar with your approach to therapy . I have a question with 1 child. He is 2 years old and understands everything but is not speaking. He is not apraxia and nothing major is going on. I've tried all your techniques especially verbal routines. Does it come to a point when it's personality based child doesn't feel need to talk or is babied by parents and doesn't want to talk?" Do you already know what I'm going to say? If you're a long time listener, probably so! Here's the article I referenced in the show: Can't vs. Won't

#245 Back to the Drawing Board... What To Try When Nothing Else is Working Jul 28, 2014

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP founder of www.teachmetotalk.com as she discusses the process she uses when a there's little to no positive change in speech therapy with a toddler. Click here for the written summary for these guidelines. For more ideas for helping toddlers learn to talk, check out Laura's complete product line for parents and professionals at teachmetotalk.com!

#244 Gently Redirecting Parents and Treatment Ideas for a Difficult Toddler Jul 22, 2014

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP, founder of www.teachmetotalk.com as she talks with an SLP who is having difficulty talking with a child's parents about the extent of his issues and more importantly, providing treatment ideas that WILL work for this overly frustrated 2 year old!

#233 Treatment Ideas for Toddler with Down Syndrome & Toddlers with 'Pop Outs' Jul 15, 2014

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP from www.teachmetotalk.com as she answers an SLP's questions about treatment with 2 of her little clients. We'll be looking at the diagnostic differences between apraxia and dysarthria and the treatment differences she should consider for this little one with Down syndrome who is signing but has a very limited spoken vocabulary. The second client is a 3 yo little boy with severe expressive/receptive delays who is using some phrases at times. The SLP is considering a diagnosis of selective mutism, but we'll explore other possibilities. It's going to be a great show with lots of practical tips for differential diagnosis in addition to treatment ideas!

#232 10 Reasons I Still Teach the Sign for "More" First Jul 08, 2014

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP and founder of www.teachmetotalk.com as she discusses information for treating toddlers with speech-language delays/disorders for both parents and professionals. In today's show Laura presents the 10 reasons she still begins teaching sign language to toddlers with the sign "more." Some professionals advise beginning with very specfic signs and avoiding signs that can be overgeneralized, but Laura disagrees and will give you 10 reasons why!

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