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Speech Development Tip 4: Use self talk when your child is close enough to hear.

It makes sense to say that we have to talk to our children, if we want them to learn to talk. Learning is not always a formal, structured occurance. We just need to get into the habit of not only talking to our children, but talking when our kids are around. Let me explain myself. There are two similar types ...

Speech Development Tip 3: Introduce simple sign language to your child.

You may ask yourself, "why should I use sign language to help my toddler talk?" My answer is simple. You can't force your child to talk, but you can teach your child to sign. You can show him a need for communication. From birth, babies make their needs known. Children will continue to make their needs or wants known ...

Speech Development Tip 1: Make good eye contact when you are talking to your child.

How many times have you caught yourself hollering from across the room to get your child's attention? And how many times have you become frustrated when your child has not responded to you? I know my children are listening to me when they stop what they're doing and respond. Yes, children are able to do ...

Now that I am settled in my new home and my children are back in school, I am making time to blog again. I'd like to start a series of blogs that summarize and expand on the speech tips that I provide weekly in my speech calendar. The purpose of these blogs is to encourage parents and care givers of toddlers who have delays in speech. Either they are not able to communicate their needs and ...

The purpose of this video is to show an example of how you can use the activities in my speech calendar to help your toddler talk.

There are several things I'd like to point out in this video. This video was made at my home with my daughter (3 yrs. 9 mos) and my friend's son (2 yrs. 2 mos). As you can tell in the video, my daughter, Emily has no problem speaking her mind, and Alex is at t ...

When a child is learning to talk, simplicity is key. When you are talking to them, talk to them as if you were talking to someone who is new to learning Engish.

Here are some tips:

• make eye contact
• speak clearly
• speak in short phrases
• limit the use of blends

Make eye contact - When you have your child's attention, (s)he will not only hear the sounds or words you are saying, ...