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One of the most important questions for parents during early intervention speech and language evaluations is, “How many words does your child say?” This simple question is important. The answer will impact how speech therapy goes. But what is a “word” in the world of speech therapy for toddlers? Words
Before early childhood communication can be effective, there are several prelinguistic skills that must be in place. Prelinguistic skills are acquired alongside the development of expressive and receptive language. They are the prerequisites to effective communication! Let’s chat about what they are and why they are important! Environmental Awareness Take
Before we encourage language development and speech therapy for toddlers, we need to shift our mindset. It’s important to remember that toddlers are not preschoolers, school-age children, or infants. So we can treat them as though they are. When I first started working with toddlers, I set myself (and the