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Focus on “Better” Not Perfect with Late Talkers

August 16, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

I bet you've heard the saying, "Don't let perfect be the enemy of good." In terms of working with late talking toddlers, our version would be, "Don't let perfect be the enemy of better." We should always aim for better with late talkers -... [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...]

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...]

Gestures Predict First Words

March 17, 2017 by Laura 2 Comments

Joint Attention in Toddlers: Why It’s Important for Language Development

March 2, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

Cognitive Delay: What It Means for Language Development

February 19, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

#1 Factor Indicating that a Toddler’s Language Delay is “More Than Late Talking” Earlier this week I started a series of posts called “Is This More Than Late Talking?” In this series, we’re exploring the factors that indicate that a... [Read more...]

Is This More Than Late Talking?

February 13, 2017 by Laura 1 Comment

Factors that Indicate a Child is Struggling with “More Than Late Talking” Have you ever wondered if a child is “just a late talker” or if there’s something more serious going on? In my course for therapists, Steps to Building Verbal... [Read more...]

The Beauty of Distraction and Redirection… Ways to Address a Toddler’s (Potential) Misbehavior

February 10, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

Lately I've been writing a lot about Fight, Flight, or Freeze and strategies to help a toddler who is overstimulated. Most of this discussion has been centered around how to address a child’s over-stimulation when we’re working on improving... [Read more...]

Strategies to Help Toddlers Experiencing Fight, Flight, or Freeze

February 4, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

Help for Overstimulated Toddlers My post called Fight, Flight, or Freeze explored the negative reactions that children may display when they become overstimulated as they learn something new. Remember that these responses have been hard-wired... [Read more...]

Fight, Flight, or Freeze… What a Child’s Negative Reaction Could Be Telling You

November 17, 2016 by Laura 1 Comment

We've all been there. You're trying your best to play or work with a late-talking toddler or preschooler and suddenly, out of the blue, he launches a toy across the room! Or she bolts! Or the child withdraws and, for lack of a better... [Read more...]

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