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#161 Meet Kids Where They Are ... Tips for Behavior Jul 22, 2012

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize and developmental interventionist Kate Hensler as they discuss issues related to toddlers with language delays on Teach Me To Talk with Laura and Kate. In this episode we'll finish up our 3 part series on meeting a kid where he is. Tonight's focus is on BEHAVIOR. We have lots and lots to say about this and hope you'll join us!

#160 Meet a kid where he is.... what does that mean? Part 2 Jul 15, 2012

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize and developmental interventionist Kate Hensler as they discuss issues related to toddlers with language delays on Teach Me To Talk with Laura and Kate. This week is part 2 of discussing what it means to meet a kid where he is and work from there. This adjustment can make a big, big difference in progress, in particpation, and in feelling you're doing something besides chasing a kid around for the whole vist. We hope you'll join us for this discussion!

#159 Meeting Kids Where They Are - What does that mean??? Jul 08, 2012

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize and developmental interventionist Kate Hensler as they discuss issues related to toddlers with language delays on Teach Me To Talk with Laura and Kate. In this episode we'll talk about what this phrase means and apply it to several common scenarios in therapy with developmentally delayed toddlers. Sometimes this adjustment can make a big, big difference in progress, in particpation, and in feelling you're doing something besides chasing a kid around for the whole vist. We hope you'll join us for this discussion!

#158 Pros/Cons of Using Flashcards & Pictures for Toddlers Jun 17, 2012

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize and developmental interventionist Kate Hensler as they discuss issues related to toddlers with language delays on Teach Me To Talk with Laura and Kate. In this episode we'll answer an SLP's questions about using flashcards & pictures in therapy with toddlers. We'll discuss why we're (mostly) "con," when flashcards & pictures are best, and then give you lots of activities to make them more fun for toddlers if you absolutely must use them! We hope you'll join us!

#157 Games for Older Toddlers for Language & Other Skills Jun 10, 2012

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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize of teachmetotalk.com and Kate Hensler, developmental interventionist, as they discuss therapy strategies for toddlers with developmental delays. This week's show is a continuation of last week's topic - WHAT TO TRY WHEN A KID IS SICK OF YOU AND YOUR STANDARD ROUTINES. We'll be discussing our favorite games for older toddlers. I hope you'll join us for some new ideas!

#156 NEW Ideas for When a Kid is SICK of You and Your Toys! Jun 03, 2012

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Join Laura Mize, pediatric speech-language pathologist, and Kate Hensler, developmental interventionist, as they discuss issues related to communication and developmental delays in babies, toddlers, and young preschoolers. Tonight's episode is all about ideas to try when a child is sick of you and all of your standard therapy toys and routines. What should you do then???? Join us for new therapy ideas!

#155 Links Between Motor, Cogition, and Language Skills May 27, 2012

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Join Laura Mize, pediatric speech-language pathologist, and Kate Hensler, developmental interventionist, as they discuss issues related to communication and developmental delays in babies, toddlers, and young preschoolers. We'll be discussing a 2006 study that links 3 specific motor & cognitive skills to stronger language development in toddlers. Join us to find out what those skills are!

#154 Links Between Motor, Cognition and Early Language May 20, 2012

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Join Laura Mize, pediatric speech-language pathologist, and Kate Hensler, developmental interventionist, as they discuss issues related to communication and developmental delays in babies, toddlers, and young preschoolers. Tonight's episode will discuss a 2006 study that found links between early language skills and motor skills such as blowing bubbles and licking lips as well as pretending a block is a car.

#153 Language in Daily Routines - Bath time & Outside Play May 13, 2012

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Join Laura Mize, pediatric speech-language pathologist, and Kate Hensler, developmental interventionist, as they discuss issues related to communication and developmental delays in babies, toddlers, and young preschoolers. Tonight's questions are from a mom who wants some new ideas for engaging her son during bath time and outside play. Because of his sensory issues, she seems to "lose" him during those times. Join us as we give her some new ideas!

#152 Building Verbal Imitation - Part 8 - Words & Phrases Apr 29, 2012

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Join Laura Mize, pediatric speech-language pathologist, and Kate Hensler, developmental interventionist, as they discuss issues related to communication and developmental delays in babies, toddlers, and young preschoolers. In tonight's show we're finishing up the series on Laura's new book Building Verbal Imitation in Toddlers. We're discussing tips to make it easier for a child to learn to imitate words and short phrases.

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