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Increase Attention to Build a Foundation for Language
A "quick tip" video by SLP Laura Mize geared toward late talkers with short attention spans.
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Teaching intentional vocalization
This "quick tip" video by SLP Laura Mize, demonstrates an effective and fun way to encourage a child to intentionally vocalize. These tips help them understand that they have control over their sounds. In this video the therapist is using Halloween pumpkin buckets but beach buckets or cooking pots can be used as well!
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How to encourage "joint attention/engagement" with your child in preparation for communication
Joint engagement is an important prerequisite to learning to communicate. This short video gives some good examples of how to encourage joint engagement through observation and imitation in your child's natural environment.
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Creating opportunities for requests
Set up an environment in which your child is required to make a request to be able to attain a desired item or activitiy (toy, food, etc..).