Teach Me To Talk

It may be difficult for parents to figure out how to use books beyond teaching a child to label objects. In this course, learn how to use books to target higher-level language skills including identifying verbs and prepositions, following 2 step commands, identifying objects by function, and answering yes/no questions in late-talking toddlers with activities for several books demonstrated during the course. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode, ASHA CEU Course #417 Making Books Better for Toddlers with Language Delays Part Three, as she explains how to make books better for toddlers with language delays in the final part of this three part series. List of the books used for demo from the course.

ASHA CEU COURSE 418 Teaching Toddlers Developmentally Appropriate Consonant Sounds A Crash Course in Toddler Articulation! Learn the most effective speech therapy strategies for targeting first consonant sounds /p,b, m, w, t, d, n, k, g, h/ with key words based on facilitative contexts, placement techniques designed for very young children (rather than strategies for school-age kids that don't work!), and FUN time-tested toys, play routines, and everyday activities for toddlers and preschoolers at home or in clinical settings. Parent coaching strategies are emphasized throughout the FREE 1 hour, 53 minute course. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode, ASHA CEU Course #418 Teaching Toddlers Developmentally Appropriate Consonant Sounds as she explains how to effectively treat articulation disorders in your youngest clients.

If a child loves books, it’s not hard for parents to figure out how to use books to teach them to understand and use words. But for toddlers with language delays and other young children who learn differently, it may not be so easy! Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode, ASHA CEU Course #416 Making Books Better for Toddlers with Language Delays Part Two, as she explains how to make books better for toddlers with language delays in part two of this three part series. In this show, we'll discuss strategies for children in the 18 to 36 month age range beginning with a discussion of the literacy milestones for this developmental range along with brief review of overall expressive and receptive language milestones for 18 to 36 months and six goals for children using books with training strategies and troubleshooting tips for professionals and parents.

If a child loves books, it’s not hard for parents to figure out how to use books to teach them to understand and use words. But for toddlers with language delays and other young children who learn differently, it may not be so easy! Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode as she explains how to make books better for toddlers with language delays in part one of this two part series. In this show, we'll discuss strategies for children in the 6 to 18 month developmental range beginning with a review of common problems noted when reading to toddlers with language delays, a discussion of the literacy milestones along with brief review of related expressive and receptive language milestones for 6 to 12 months and 12 to 18 months, and four overall goals for children in this developmental period with training strategies and troubleshooting tips for professionals and parents.

Are you working with a child who does not play with toys, participate in therapy activities, and who has a very short attention span? Today I want to introduce you to a treatment method I've found to successfully improve attention, participation, and task completion for many kids who are on the autism spectrum or with characteristics of ASD. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode in The Autism Podcast Series as she explains how structured teaching can help young children with autism "learn how to learn." 

Are you working with a child who uses jargon and echolalia? Although both are listed as types of repetitive speech in the official diagnostic criteria for autism, they're also both part of typical language development. Learn how to differentiate typical vs. atypical jargon and imitation (which is what echolalia is- excessive imitation) and more importantly, the 11 best strategies for addressing jargon and echolalia in toddlers and preschoolers with ASD or suspected ASD. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode in The Autism Podcast Series. See details at teachmetotalk.com show #413. Therapists... get one hour CE credit for only $5.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one hour audio/video podcast. One of the core diagnostic features of autism is persistent deficits in social interaction and social communication across multiple settings and contexts. Many young children with characteristics of ASD seem to ignore or avoid interaction with people who are not in their immediate families, including children their own age. Many times parents think this problem is due to lack of exposure. While that may be true in some cases with kids with other language delays/disorders, when a child has characteristics of autism, that’s very likely NOT the problem. Learn how to help young children with autism begin to build relationships with kids their own age. using these 5 stages and specific activities and strategies. Find out what to do (and more!) in this podcast episode in The Autism Podcast Series. Therapists - get 1hour CE credit for only $5. Want the handout? Get it with purchase of the course at this link: https://teachmetotalk.com/ceu_course/asha-ceu-course-411-help-a-nonverbal-child-find-his-voice/ Purchase The Autism Workbook here: https://teachmetotalk.com/autism-workbook/ Other teachmetotalk.com podcasts you may find helpful: Help a Child Purposefully Vocalize https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhlNQCcP9IA Teach a Toddler to Vocalize and Make Noise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZu_2KHO0vM&t=160s The Autism Podcast Series Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT8VWJardCM&list=PLZHgZamjaez9NLX8y5I1Um8ruuTvw2T51

Are you concerned about a child with red flags for autism or a confirmed autism diagnosis who is not talking? A small percentage of those kids do not intentionally vocalize. No one talks until they learn to control their own voices. Becoming verbal as soon as possible is a positive predictor that a child will begin to learn to talk. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she explains 7 highly practical treatment strategies for helping a nonverbal child with autism find his voice. Find out the answers to these common questions (and more!) in this podcast episode in The Autism Podcast Series. Therapists - get 1hour CE credit for only $5. Get the pdf handout with purchase of the course at this link: Purchase The Autism Workbook here:  https://teachmetotalk.com/autism-workbook/ Other teachmetotalk.com podcasts you may find helpful: Help a Child Purposefully Vocalize https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhlNQCcP9IA Teach a Toddler to Vocalize and Make Noise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZu_2KHO0vM&t=160s The Autism Podcast Series Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT8VWJardCM&list=PLZHgZamjaez9NLX8y5I1Um8ruuTvw2T51

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one hour audio/video podcast as we discuss introducing AAC to toddlers and preschoolers with red flags for autism including factors for choosing the right system and strategies for successful implementation. Therapists... get one hour of CE credit for listening to this course for only $5 at teachmetotalk.com... course 410.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one hour audio/video, ASHA CEU Course #409 Treating Expressive Language in Toddlers and Preschoolers with ASD...The Autism Podcast Series, as we discuss treating expressive language differences in very young children with autism or red flags for autism. Kids with autism learn language differently. In this course, we'll explore initial treatment ideas for expressive language in this youngest age range including 6 strategies for introductory parent education and beginning goal selection for addressing semantics, syntax, and pragmatic issues. Therapists - Get CE credit at this link:  Need help with designing speech therapy plans, goals, and activities for very young children with red flags for autism? I can help you with that in my newest speech therapy manual written for both parents and professionals. It's called The Autism Workbook and it's sold exclusively at my website at teachmetotalk.com at this link: https://teachmetotalk.com/product/autism-workbook/

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one hour audio/video podcast as we discuss expressive language development in very young children with autism or red flags for autism. Kids with autism learn language differently. In this podcast, we’ll look at those differences and talk about ways to facilitate true language development. Although research varies widely on the percentage of children with autism who will become verbal, the general consensus is that the earlier you begin intervention, the more likely a child is to learn to communicate. See the link for CE credit at teachmetotalk.com show # 408. 

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one hour audio/video podcast as we discuss the first piece of expressive language development... learning to imitate. Imitation is how little kids learn almost everything. They watch you and then do what you do or listen and then say what you say. Many very young children with autism (or red flags for autism) have lots of difficulty learning how to imitate and subsequently, how to talk. Imitation is the most important skill you will teach every child with autism who is not yet talking because a child's ability to imitate is directly related to his rate of progress for adding new words to his expressive vocabulary. Find out why imitation can be so hard for kids with autism and what to do to help toddlers and preschoolers with ASD begin to imitate in this episode of The Autism Podcast Series. Get CE credit at this link :  

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this podcast for CE credit for therapists as we examine receptive language development for very young children with autism or red flags for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Do kids with autism learn language differently than kids with other kinds of language delays? When do we prioritize receptive language goals (vs. expressive) for children with ASD? What are activities we can recommend for parents to do at home to work on improving their own child's ability to understand language? Find out the answers to these common questions (and more!) in this podcast episode for The Autism Podcast Series. Therapists - get 1 hour CE credit for only $5 at this link: https://teachmetotalk.com/ceu_course/asha-ceu-course-406-receptive-language-development-in-very-young-children-with-autism-the-autism-podcast-series/

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this podcast for CE credit for therapists as we differences in play skills for very young children with autism or red flags for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Do you recognize these behaviors in the young children you treat? 1. A child’s play skills are extremely delayed, meaning he plays much like a younger baby would play—mouthing, looking at, dropping, throwing, and holding toys—but not using familiar toys as they are intended. 2. A child’s interest in toys is restricted. He doesn’t seem to like toys. 3. A child doesn’t pay attention to toys for very long. 4. A child clearly prefers objects to people, but she doesn’t seem to know how to play with toys. 5. A child plays with toys in unexpected or repetitive ways. For example, he spins wheels on a train or lines them up, but he does not play with the train in other ways. 6. A toddler is not showing any signs of pretending while playing. 7. There’s been little progress during therapy due to poor attention or interest with toys. If you answered yes to these questions, a child you're working with has difficulty with learning to play with toys. Kids who don't play miss hundreds of opportunities each day to learn language and interact with peers. Research also tells us that toddlers with ASD who have better play skills are much more likely to have better language skills as preschoolers and throughout childhood. When we prioritize play, we begin to see changes in other areas of communication too! See show #405 at teachmetotalk.com for details!

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this podcast for CE credit for therapists as we discuss joint attention and turn taking in very young children with autism or red flags for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).