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Helping parents of kids with speech delays - just like you! The Speech Parent podcast is your one-stop-shop for actionable tips, tricks, and tons of support. I’m Emily Bower, a speech parent like yourself AND a speech-language pathologist. My goal is to equip you to advocate for your child to get what they need, empower you to help your child and home, and encourage you with a community of support! Join the community: thespeechparent.com/community
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Turn taking skills are foundational for conversation! Your child needs to learn how to respond and how to initiate as building blocks for talking to others!
Join the free Late Talker Challenge HERE!
Have you heard of the 30 Million Word Gap by Dana Suskind? My professor introduced me to it while I was getting my master's degree in speech language pathology. I used it to create a service project for my Albert Schweitzer Fellowship.
During the project, I trained parents on how to promote healthy speech and language development for their kids. This episode is part 1 of a 3 part series describing the trainings I did for these parents.
GET THE FREE MILESTONES PDF: thespeechparent.com/milestones
Link to NPR article critiquing the 30 Million Word Gap study/book.
** Don't forget to email thespeechparent@gmail.com with any questions! I love chatting with you all and helping in any way I can! **
If you've ever seen kids carry around books with velcro pictures that they take off and hand to someone to request the item, then you've probably seen PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System. It's a type of AAC (augmentative and alternative communication system) and it's often recommended by people familiar with ABA, including many speech language pathologists.
I've been asked before - Can My Nonverbal (really Nonspeaking) Child Just Use PECS?
I don't recommend it! Listen to this episode to hear my top 5 reasons that I don't recommend PECS!
I'll talk more about what it is and share some things that you might never thought have before!
Free 15 minute coaching session for the first 50 people to sign up --> thespeechparent.com/first50
Wondering what your child should be able to communicate at their age?
We're looking at speech milestones by age from birth - 5 years old!
Is your child behind on their milestones? Join the 5 Day Late Talker Challenge
> Milestones PDF
> State List
Discussing what private, clinic speech therapy is, what school speech therapy is, and the pros/cons of each!
If you’re trying to decide which version of speech therapy would be better for your child, then this episode will be helpful for you!
Join the COMMUNITY group on Facebook!
Today we're exploring the two different models of speech therapy: medical model (used in private clinics) and school model (used in public school systems).
Links from today's show: Join our private FB group community to get your questions answered, make friends, and feel supported!
Should I get my child tested for speech therapy? Answering this question today! Links discussed in today's episode:
Milestone checklist link - - Free Evaluation with Link to State Resources
As a practicing speech language pathologist, I have talked with so many parents who feel immense guilt for their child’s speech delay. But release yourself from that guilt because the majority of the time - parents do nothing to cause it!
On this episode I'll dive into the different things that can cause a speech delay - although a lot of times it's a combination of factors or just unknown!
See disclaimer on Spotify.
Welcome to The Speech Parent Podcast! I'll be your host, Emily Bower, M.S. CCC-SLP. Just like you, I am the parent of a child with a speech language delay... AND I'm an SLP here to help YOU navigate this journey!
This podcast is meant for general education only. It is not medical, financial, or speech-language therapy advice/services. Results may vary & are not guaranteed. Please seek medical & therapy services on a personal basis from a local provider.
Today I'm sharing one of my all time favorite parenting hacks that builds connection and love with your child - so easily! You just incorporate it into your bedroom routine and use it as a way to highlight all of their goodness. You'll find it brightens your attitude, love, and appreciation for them too!
If your child is speech delayed or in speech therapy, then they probably receive lots of corrections or have struggles throughout the day. This parenting strategy is a great way to encourage them in a meaningful way. I encourage everyone to give it a try, even if it seems like your child doesn't understand or even respond. Our kids soak up so much more than we give them credit for!
Wondering how you can get your late talker toddler to talk more?
The tips I’m going to share are commonly taught by SLPs and used in speech therapy because they are POWERFUL. They show parents what to focus on when they’re talking to their kids in a more specific way than just “talk to your kids more" - because I’m going to assume that you’re already doing that!
We don’t need basic fluff, we need real strategies that will really make a difference. I’ve got 3 key strategies to share with you today to get your toddler to talk more!
FREE MILESTONES CHART: thespeechparent.com/milestones
Questions? Need Help? I love chatting with parents! Send me an email: thespeechparent@gmail.com
Do you have a child with a speech delay? Have questions about speech therapy or how to help your child talk more? As a speech language pathologist AND a speech parent like you - I'm here to help!
Today's Q&A episode answers 2 important questions:
1. How do I help my kid play with other kids at the park?
2. How do I pick the best AAC system for my child?
Ask me a question for my Q&A episodes! Send it to thespeechparent@gmail.com
Does your child have an AAC Speech Generating Device? (Aka an iPad or tablet with buttons that they use to communicate) Do you feel like it's not working for them?
It probably isn't. But not for the reasons you might think.
AAC devices are POWERFUL at unlocking communication for kids. But the adults in the child's life NEED to know how to talk on it and support their child's learning.
Teaching your child how to talk and doing speech therapy at home is important for the success of an AAC user. And it doesn't have to be hard or complex! Any parent can learn!
I've got a FREE training webinar in the works for anyone interested in learning more about modeling and supporting AAC users! Get the training -->
thespeechparent.com/aachelp
Today we're discussing ideas for parents to do speech therapy at home - all while meeting your child’s sensory needs!
Your child needs to have their sensory needs met so that they are regulated and in the best state for learning. In this episode I suggest 10 activities that you can do at home to promote that regulation while also targeting speech and language therapy goals!
Free Checklist of the 10 Activities Mentioned: thespeechparent.com/activities
Workshop for Modeling Language for a Gestalt Language Processor / Autistic Child - thespeechparent.com/waitlist
Questions? Need help with something? Email: thespeechparent@gmail.com
I'd love to chat with you!
When we better understand our child’s needs, we are then better able to help MEET those needs. And when our child has their needs met (sensory needs included!) they are better in a state to learn the speech and language skills that we’re trying to teach them each and every day.
That's why today we're discussing the Dunn Model of Sensory Processing to help you understand your child's unique sensory profile.
Is your child a Seeker, Sensor, Bystander, or Avoider?
Take this fun QUIZ to help figure it out! ---> thespeechparent.com/sensoryquiz
Don't forget about my free 15 minute *virtual* coaching sessions! ---> thespeechparent.com/first50
Does your kid have trouble staying in a calm yet alert state in order to learn speech and language skills? They may have trouble with SENSORY REGULATION.
In today's episode we look at:
1. What is Sensory Regulation?
2. How Does Sensory Regulation Connect to Speech and Language Development?
3. Real Life Examples and Suggestions to Help
Don't forget to sign up for a FREE 15 minute, individual, virtual coaching session - thespeechparent.com/first50
It's hard to be the parent of a child with a speech delay. You don't have to do it alone! I'm here to help! Sign up for coaching or send any questions to thespeechparent@gmail.com
Today we are talking about one of my favorite ways to let kids communicate their wants and needs - CHOICE BOARDS.
If you have a minimally speaking, extremely hard to understand, or non-speaking child, whether they’re a toddler or preschooler or even older - this episode is for you!
Choice boards are easy to make, low cost, and a perfect way to eliminate frustration between you and your child. Let’s get your child communicating!
>>>FREE COACHING SESSION for the first 50 people to sign up! thespeechparent.com/first50
I'll answer any questions related to speech/communication!
Have you considered getting your child an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device, also known as a speech generating device? Are you worried it might not make your child want to talk?
I get asked this question ALL THE TIME! So you're not alone in wondering - Will an AAC Device Keep My Child From Talking? Let's talk all about it in today's episode!
FREE 15 MINUTE COACHING SESSION for the first 50 people that sign up! Link here: thespeechparent.com/first50
Imitation skills are important because they are the building block of language. Today's episode discusses what they are and provides a 3 step framework to improve your child's imitation skills. ---------- join the GESTALT LANGUAGE PROCESSOR WORKSHOP waitlist!
Today I'm answering questions from speech parents just like you! We're talking about how large tonsils can impact speech, vitamins to help your child, should you switch speech therapists if your child isn't making progress, etc.
I'd love to answer YOUR questions! Just email me at thespeechparent@gmail.com or send me a dm on social media
Join the Late Talker Challenge HERE
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