Monthly Archives: February 2012

maternal vitamin D levels and language development

Just a quick post that a co-worker shared with me today on maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy – a must read for expecting mommas! Maternal Vitamin D levels and language development   Happy Babbling!

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baby signs [Tristian's Story]

I talk a lot about using sign language as a way to enable young kids to communicate.  Lots of parents ask, “Does using sign language get in the way of my child learning to talk verbally?” My response to this … Continue reading

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Play enhancing language

As I mentioned in my previous post, Turn Off that TV!, intentional play time with your baby provides many opportunities for early language development.  Whether your child is typically developing, has a language delay, developmental delay or has a diagnosis … Continue reading

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Turn off that TV!

photo credit I know this is a touchy subject, but I feel like I have to address it  because so many parents ask about it…. What television shows are good for your child? Are any of them educational? I have … Continue reading

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PROMPT training

This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending a PROMPT training workshop in New York.  I’m blessed because my day-job wants me to develop my clinical skills with the latest treatment techniques. PROMPT is an intensive tactile cueing therapy … Continue reading

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“the.. the.. the… apple!” [dysfluency in young children]

A friend of mine texted me the other day and said, “Did you teach [Paige] to say ‘the’ in front of words? She just started doing it… but sometimes she says it a few times – like a stutter?” My … Continue reading

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