Early Communicator
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Words are the building blocks of communication! Every time your child learns a new word, they gain another way to understand the world, share their thoughts and feelings, and connect with the people around them. Children need to understand and… Read more
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Words are the building blocks of communication! Every time your child learns a new word, they gain another way to understand the world, share their thoughts and feelings, and connect with the people around them. Children need to understand and… Read more
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What is a Late Talker? “A ‘Late Talker’ is a toddler (typically between 18-30 months) who has limited spoken vocabulary for their age, while having a good understanding of language, typically developing play skills, motor skills, thinking skills, and social… Read more
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Words are the building blocks of communication! Symbolic noises and exclamatory words are usually a child’s earliest word approximations and count as first words making them an important part of your child’s speech and language journey. So, what are symbolic… Read more
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Words are the building blocks of communication! Every time your child learns a new word, they gain another way to understand the world, share their thoughts and feelings, and connect with the people around them. As a child nears their… Read more
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A child’s first word is a huge milestone; and then comes the exciting next step: helping your child put words together to share what they want, see, and think. Below are some easy, practical strategies you can weave into your… Read more
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What are Objects of Reference? Objects of reference are objects that can be used to represent an activity, person, place or thing. They stand for something in the way that words do and can support an early communicator’s understanding and… Read more
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A common concern parents of young children have when starting speech and language therapy is, “When will I find the time to practise speech and language strategies with my child?”. And I get it, you are busy! As parents we… Read more
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As a child’s communication becomes more directed and specific, parents frequently find themselves with questions about their child’s growing expressive skills, and a question I am asked frequently is ‘What counts as a word?’ ‘Does it count if I am… Read more
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What is Hanen? The Hanen Centre was founded by Speech and Language Therapist Ayala Hanen Manolson in 1977. Hanen’s core principles were based in research that demonstrated that parents have a significant impact on the success of their child’s intervention.… Read more
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