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Pediatric Therapists…Lost Your Mojo for this Job? Read here…

May 18, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

In the wee hours of the morning, I wrote something that I can’t stop thinking about. Read it for yourself… “I’m a pediatric speech-language pathologist. I can unabashedly say that it’s the best job I could dream of having! I hope... [Read more...]

#312 Supporting the Needs of Moms for Mother’s Day

May 13, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

The podcast this week is filled with practical ideas for supporting parents of very young children with developmental differences. Listen here: Here's the post this show is based on: As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I've seen... [Read more...]

#311 Seven Characteristics that Differentiate Autism from Other Language Delays

May 3, 2017 by Laura 2 Comments

Seven Characteristics that Differentiate Autism from Other Language Delays Do you waffle between a diagnosis of language delay vs. autism for a child who is a late talker, but may have additional delays and other "quirks"? With toddlers,... [Read more...]

Coupon Codes and Sales

April 21, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

Do you need a coupon code or want to know what's on sale? The ONLY way to get the very latest info about current sales and coupon codes at teachmetotalk.com is to join my email list! You'll receive specialized content including: advance... [Read more...]

#310 This Kid Doesn’t Play! Solutions for Common Problems…Echolalia

April 14, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

In this week's podcast, we're continuing the series This Kid Doesn't Play! Solutions for Common Problems...Echolalia or Lost In Own Words Instead of Listening, Interacting, or Playing Background... Sometimes, despite our best efforts, young... [Read more...]

Pretend Play Skills…An Important Marker for Language Development in Toddlers

April 6, 2017 by Laura 1 Comment

Have you ever wondered if a child is “just a late talker” or if there’s a larger problem? Research reveals that there are several risk factors that let us know that a child’s late talking is likely a part of a child’s developmental... [Read more...]

#309 This Kid Doesn’t Play! Solutions for Common Problems…Handling Tantrums and Meltdowns in Toddlers with Language Delays.

March 26, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

In this week's podcast, we're continuing the series This Kid Doesn't Play! Solutions for Common Problems...Handling Tantrums and Meltdowns in Toddlers with Language Delays. Background... Sometimes, despite our best efforts, young children with... [Read more...]

“This” and “That” Kids…Strategies for Reducing Non-Specific Vocabulary in Late Talkers

March 21, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

Reducing Non-Specific Vocabulary in Late Talkers Yesterday I received this email from an SLP who asked a question that's very common for those of us who work with late talkers. I thought I'd share my response in case you need these tips... [Read more...]

Gestures Predict First Words

March 17, 2017 by Laura 2 Comments

#308 This Kid Doesn’t Play! Solutions for Common Problems – Difficulty with Transitions

March 17, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

In this week's podcast, we're continuing the series This Kid Doesn't Play! Solutions for Common Problems...Difficulty with Transitions. Background... Sometimes, despite our best efforts, young children with language delays don’t seem to want... [Read more...]

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