English Language Learners and the Road to Reading
Children who are English language learners (ELL) are at higher risk of having difficulty learning to read. “When bilingual children’s vocabulary levels are too low in the language in which… Read more »
Social Communication Development in Toddlers
If you have ever been confused or concerned by your child’s communication and social skills, know that you’re not alone. Many parents wonder whether their child is adequately communicating and… Read more »
Seven Reasons To Include A Sibling In Your Child’s Early Intervention Therapy
If your child is receiving early intervention services, consider including siblings in the process whenever possible. Siblings already act as a child’s model, motivator, playmate, and best friend. Just as… Read more »
How Do I Make My Child Talk?
Parents of young children frequently ask, “How do I make my child talk?” There is no way to “make” a child speak, but we can use techniques to keep a… Read more »
The Skill of Teaching Social Skills
Social skills are the skills we have to get along with other people. Social skills can be as basic as saying hello and good-bye, or smiling and making eye contact with… Read more »
Follow the Leader: Using Reciprocal Imitation to Build Play and Language
Learning to play is a foundational skill in child development. To engage with others, children must first demonstrate joint attention. Joint attention is the shared focus of two individuals on… Read more »
Strategies for Early Language Development
Children’s first few years of life are a vital time in their speech and language development. Parents are a key factor in this development as they are their child’s first… Read more »
Early Intervention: An Overview
Early intervention is a term used to describe therapeutic services for children from birth to age three. For infants and toddlers not meeting developmental milestones, early intervention services are critical… Read more »
Baby Sign Language
Baby sign language is a great way to encourage language before your baby is able to vocally produce words. It allows a baby to communicate what he wants, or what… Read more »
Using Legos to Build Social Skills and Language
Social skills play a role in all stages of life from family relationships and friendships to romantic relationships and career success. Social skills are a challenge for many children with… Read more »
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