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#423 Teach Late Talkers to Imitate Actions with Objects Dec 20, 2021

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Do you know the #1 skill all late talkers are missing? They don't know how to imitate words... which is always linked to late talking. In fact, imitating can be the one thing that separates late talkers from toddlers who are already talking. So... how do we teach nonverbal toddlers to imitate? Obviously, we can't start by trying to teach them to say words. They're not able to repeat words no matter how much we beg, bribe, and plead! What most parents of late talkers don't know is that there are "levels" of imitation that all kids learn before they begin to talk... whether a child talks late or on time. During infancy, babies learn these levels of imitation easily and naturally as they mature and grow. When late talking occurs, we know that a child has gotten "stuck" in a level of imitation and hasn't been able to progress to imitating words. When this happens, we must determine where they're "stuck," meet them there, and then help them learn to imitate more complex actions, gestures, sounds, and until they're developmentally ready to imitate real words. Once they're imitating easily and frequently, we've turned them into full-time imitators, which leads to a child who talks! In this 8 part podcast series Building Verbal Imitation in Late Talkers, learn an effective hierarchy for teaching imitation skills to late talking toddlers and preschoolers using evidence based, science-backed strategies that emphasize imitation as the KEY component. This method delivers a practical framework for knowing where to begin working with a late talking child, provides ideas for what to try when a young child’s progress stalls, and can serve as your new approach when your standard methods don’t seem to be adequate for a particular child’s language delays. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize of teachmetotalk.com for the second part of this audio/video podcast series

#422 Imitation Matters! Building Verbal Imitation in Late Talkers Dec 11, 2021

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Do you know the #1 skill all late talkers are missing? They don't know how to imitate words... which is always linked to late talking. In fact, imitating can be the one thing that separates late talkers from toddlers who are already talking. So... how do we teach nonverbal toddlers to imitate? Obviously, we can't start by trying to teach them to say words. They're not able to repeat words no matter how much we beg, bribe, and plead! What most parents of late talkers don't know is that there are "levels" of imitation that all kids learn before they begin to talk... whether a child talks late or on time. During infancy, babies learn these levels of imitation easily and naturally as they mature and grow. When late talking occurs, we know that a child has gotten "stuck" in a level of imitation and hasn't been able to progress to imitating words. When this happens, we must determine where they're "stuck," meet them there, and then help them learn to imitate more complex actions, gestures, sounds, and until they're developmentally ready to imitate real words. Once they're imitating easily and frequently, we've turned them into full-time imitators, which leads to a child who talks! In this 8 part podcast series Building Verbal Imitation in Late Talkers, learn an effective hierarchy for teaching imitation skills to late talking toddlers and preschoolers using evidence based, science-backed strategies that emphasize imitation as the KEY component. This method delivers a practical framework for knowing where to begin working with a late talking child, provides ideas for what to try when a young child’s progress stalls, and can serve as your new approach when your standard methods don’t seem to be adequate for a particular child’s language delays. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this podcast.

Teach a Child to Talk with 5 Strategies from Speech Therapist Nov 22, 2021

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Learn the top 5 evidence-based strategies to teach parents of late talkers. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode, ASHA CEU Course #0421, as we discuss effective techniques to jumpstart language for toddlers and preschoolers with language delays. For speech-language pathologists, other early interventionists, and parents of late talking toddlers

#420 Childhood Trauma and Early Language Development Nov 15, 2021

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Many toddlers with language delays have experienced trauma, measured as Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACES, even before they are referred for early intervention services. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode, ASHA CEU Course #0420, to learn the latest research about the effects of childhood trauma on early language development. For speech-language pathologists, other early interventionists, and parents of late talking toddlers Link to CE credit: https://teachmetotalk.com/ceu_course/asha-ceu-course-420-the-effects-of-childhood-trauma-on-early-language-development/

Late Talking: Everything You Want To Know Oct 28, 2021

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Learn the latest research about late language emergence so that you can help parents make the most informed decisions for their late talking toddlers. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode for CE credit, ASHA CEU Course #419 Late Talking: A Clinician's Guide with Research to Improve Parent Counseling as she explains what science says about which children are most at risk for late talking, which ones are most likely to catch up, as well as the best protective factors against continued language delay. Important info for speech-language pathologists, other early interventionists, and parents of late talking toddlers.

417 Making Books Better for Late Talking Toddlers Part 3 Oct 22, 2021

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It may be difficult for parents to figure out how to use books beyond teaching a child to label objects. In this course, learn how to use books to target higher-level language skills including identifying verbs and prepositions, following 2 step commands, identifying objects by function, and answering yes/no questions in late-talking toddlers with activities for several books demonstrated during the course. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode, ASHA CEU Course #417 Making Books Better for Toddlers with Language Delays Part Three, as she explains how to make books better for toddlers with language delays in the final part of this three part series. List of the books used for demo from the course.

418 Teaching Toddlers Developmentally Appropriate Consonant Sounds Oct 21, 2021

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ASHA CEU COURSE 418 Teaching Toddlers Developmentally Appropriate Consonant Sounds A Crash Course in Toddler Articulation! Learn the most effective speech therapy strategies for targeting first consonant sounds /p,b, m, w, t, d, n, k, g, h/ with key words based on facilitative contexts, placement techniques designed for very young children (rather than strategies for school-age kids that don't work!), and FUN time-tested toys, play routines, and everyday activities for toddlers and preschoolers at home or in clinical settings. Parent coaching strategies are emphasized throughout the FREE 1 hour, 53 minute course. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode, ASHA CEU Course #418 Teaching Toddlers Developmentally Appropriate Consonant Sounds as she explains how to effectively treat articulation disorders in your youngest clients.

#416 Making Books Better for Toddlers with Language Delays Part Aug 16, 2021

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If a child loves books, it’s not hard for parents to figure out how to use books to teach them to understand and use words. But for toddlers with language delays and other young children who learn differently, it may not be so easy! Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode, ASHA CEU Course #416 Making Books Better for Toddlers with Language Delays Part Two, as she explains how to make books better for toddlers with language delays in part two of this three part series. In this show, we'll discuss strategies for children in the 18 to 36 month age range beginning with a discussion of the literacy milestones for this developmental range along with brief review of overall expressive and receptive language milestones for 18 to 36 months and six goals for children using books with training strategies and troubleshooting tips for professionals and parents.

#415 Making Books Better for Toddlers with Language Delays..Part 1 Aug 13, 2021

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If a child loves books, it’s not hard for parents to figure out how to use books to teach them to understand and use words. But for toddlers with language delays and other young children who learn differently, it may not be so easy! Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode as she explains how to make books better for toddlers with language delays in part one of this two part series. In this show, we'll discuss strategies for children in the 6 to 18 month developmental range beginning with a review of common problems noted when reading to toddlers with language delays, a discussion of the literacy milestones along with brief review of related expressive and receptive language milestones for 6 to 12 months and 12 to 18 months, and four overall goals for children in this developmental period with training strategies and troubleshooting tips for professionals and parents.

#414 Introduce Structured Teaching... The Autism Podcast Series Jun 23, 2021

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Are you working with a child who does not play with toys, participate in therapy activities, and who has a very short attention span? Today I want to introduce you to a treatment method I've found to successfully improve attention, participation, and task completion for many kids who are on the autism spectrum or with characteristics of ASD. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode in The Autism Podcast Series as she explains how structured teaching can help young children with autism "learn how to learn."

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