Communication Development
Strategies to support your child's communication development within their everyday routines and play.
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Communication Milestones
BUT WHAT IF MY CHILD ISN'T DOING THESE THINGS?Don't panic. You're not alone. Some children take a little longer. If your child is in this age bracket and only doing...
How Many Words Should My Child Say?
We all want to know whether our child is on track with their communication development, but the truth is that there is SO MUCH MORE to communication than just spoken...
Did you know that Animal Sounds Count as First Words?!
Yep. They meet the criteria for first words. If your little one uses the same sound consistently and in the correct context (eg barks when they see a dog )...
How to Tell if Your Child is Meeting Their Expressive Language Milestones
Write it down, guys!I've been putting it off but today I took the time to start the list of words I know that Etta is saying consistently. This will mean...
When do different speech sounds develop?
What’s the difference between speech and language??? Language is the words and signs we use to get our point across. So when we’re learning a new language, we’re learning a...
How to teach your toddler to join words together
Typically, most children can combine two or more words before the age of 2. Some children take a little longer and some children learn this much sooner.The BEST WAY you...
Gestures and When They’re Likely To Develop
You already know that all kids are different and they develop at varying rates - but here’s a general guide to when you might expect to see some common gestures....
What counts as a First Word?
More than you think! A first word is something that your child says intentionally, the same way every time and consistently - to get or communicate what they want.
6 Reasons to Involve your Child in Food Preparation
If your little one is refusing foods, throwing food, spitting things out, gagging, trying to escape the high chair, not keen on exploring new food - it's time to involve...
