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Marci Melzer, M.Ed-SLP @ WavesofCommunication.com helps parents teach their late-talking kids how to use unprompted spoken language naturally. Parents using natural Language Facilitation is the one method that helps see functional speech improvement no matter what is causing the child to be late talking. This podcast equips and empowers parents with strategies that work. Parents are the BEST language facilitators and you can learn how to shift your late-talking child from whatever nonverbal ...
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10 Signs to Know When to Stop Your Child's Tele-Sessions
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Parents can help your kids talk faster and easier than frustrating tele-sessions when you learn to become language facilitators. === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe: www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" av…
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5 Tips for Successful Language Facilitation With Multiple Kids at Home
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Learn 5 strategies to facilitate speech naturally when you have more than one child at home. === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe: www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon here: http://bit.l…
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#1 Reason Asking Your Child Questions Fails to Teach Natural Speech
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Know the #1 reason why asking questions to your late-talker fails to teach natural, unprompted spoken language. === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe: www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon…
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Mom increased her son's words from 15 to 80+ and more! Spotlight Interview with a Language Facilitator Mom
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Brianna is one of the parents who has successfully reported that her 3-year-old increased her son’s words from fifteen to eighty plus words! She is not even enrolled in Marci's programs. All she did was followed Marci’s videos religiously and tried her strategies and helped her son! This short interview serves as an inspiration to parents because t…
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Tips for Egg Hunting Success with Late-Talking Children
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It's Easter Sunday this coming weekend! Use Marci's strategies no matter how you are going to celebrate Easter with your family... Whether indoors or outdoors depending on your situation while practicing at a safe distance from others! === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe: www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Che…
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Learn How to Stop Yelling With Celia's Empowering Strategies
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Celia Kibler of Pumped Up Parenting.com, sits down with Marci virtually and shares how she empowers families and teaches parents how yelling can be stopped in the household. === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe: www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your…
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How To Keep Your Child Happy With 5 Toys or Less
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Keep your kiddo happy with five toys or even less? Marci also shares some tips on how to navigate situations when toys arrive all at the same time such as birthdays or holidays. Have a listen! === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe: www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN…
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7 Steps to Spring Clean Your Child's Toy Inventory
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Spring cleaning your child's toy inventory is an amazing way to share to those who are in need, and most importantly to focus more on your language facilitation experience. === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe: www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your …
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5 Things You Need to Know About Anxiety and Speech Delay
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Anxiety and late-talking go hand in hand and this rings true in all ages. In this episode, Marci explains the important things to know and understand about the late-talker in your life-- what causes their anxiety, and what possible solutions you can implement in your life to be able to facilitate speech. --- Join the language facilitation discussio…
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5 Steps to Work Through Tantrums And Keep Them From Coming Back
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Struggling with tantrums in your household? Have a listen to one of Marci's classic YouTube episodes that helped a lot of families decrease tantrums within a week. Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe: www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Fast…
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7 Tips to Use Spiritual Practice for Language Facilitation
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Are you a spiritual family? Watch this video to learn 7 tips to use your spiritual practice to maximize your results! Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon her…
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The BIG 3 Tools Late-Talkers Use to Manipulate Parents - and How to Regain Control
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Learn why your late-talker may be using The BIG 3 to manipulate breaking the rules in your home and what you can do to regain control. Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" availa…
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7 Signs Your Child's Ears are Affecting Speech Development
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Ear issues are the #1 cause of late talking and also misdiagnosis of Autism due to the behaviors kids display when they have ear fluid issues. Learn what signs to look out for and my favorite recommendations to address ear fluid in late talkers. Marci’s Online Independent Study Course Helps Parents Find Conversational Speech Faster Than Therapy. ht…
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Autism Red Flags Unmasked - Learn How to Use These Behaviors to Help Your Child
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Learn what you can do and be empowered with Marci's message on how you can work around your child's superpowers whether they are diagnosed with Autism or not. === http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: h…
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Exploring Einstein Syndrome Late Talkers Who are Great Problem Solvers
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Marci talks about late-talking kids who love to solve puzzles and the connection with their analytical superpowers. === http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook With Marci Melzer…
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5 Strategies to Facilitate Speech When Your Child is "In Their Own World"
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Learn 5 strategies to teach your child to listen and use speech when they frequently spend time in "their own world". == Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazo…
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5 Strategies to Hear MORE Natural Speech With LESS Prompting
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Learn how you can find your child's natural speech faster by replacing prompting with language facilitation strategies. ==Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amaz…
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How Luke Changed From Requesting and Scripted Phrases to Conversation in 6 Months
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How Luke Changed From Requesting and Scripted Phrases to Conversation in 6 Months This interview was with Mary Ann, mom of Luke, a language facilitation success story, over a year ago. Mary Ann is a true testament of what parents are: The best language facilitators. She did not stop until Luke is a chatterbox! Catch the heartbreaking statement Luke…
Learn why these 7 keys are necessary for natural speech to emerge as well as practical strategies to implement these keys into your everyday language facilitation work. Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Fast…
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5 Strategies to Empower You When Providers Block Progress
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Learn 5 ways providers unknowingly block progress and what you can do when it happens to your family. Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.…
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5 Reasons Slow Talking Helps Speech Develop Faster
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Learn 5 reasons your slow-talking models will result in faster, spoken language development. Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciF…
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How to Use Mercury Retrograde Energy for Language Facilitation
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2021 provides us with 3 Mercury retrograde periods in air signs. These transits are a perfect opportunity to facilitate language. Join me and Rachel Middleton to learn how astrology could be the game-changer you are looking for to elevate your results, as well as tools to help you get started now. Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: …
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6 Strategies to Try Before Autism Diagnosis
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There is no need to hurry! Learn 6 strategies to try before you seek an autism diagnosis! === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook With Marci Melzer's Waves of Communication Parent Coaching Programs, she is able to offer pare…
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5 Strategies to Facilitate Language During Mealtime
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Learn 6 strategies to facilitate speech at mealtime. ===== Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook With Marci Melzer's Waves of Communication Parent Coaching Programs, she is able to offer parents and caregivers the opportunity …
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Empowering Advice For Parents of Kids With Autism
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Rebecca is a parent coach and a mom to a 21-year old young man on the Autism spectrum. Her program aims to help parents of high functioning autistic children take control of their own emotional well being. ===== Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: htt…
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Mindset Strategies for When Your World Feels Unsettled
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Mindset can make or break your progress. Learn 5 tools to equip and empower you for success in 2021 and beyond. ===== Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook With Marci Melzer's Waves of Communication Parent Coaching Programs, s…
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Language Facilitation Equipment List Prepare For a Successful Year
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This is a must-listen as Marci details how you can organize your Language-Facilitation equipment list for 2021! Bonus when the parents in this replay shared their Language Facilitation tips that their kids loved! ===== Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon he…
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Set Up Your Positive Mindset "Lens" for 2021
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Join Marci to learn how to become equipped and empowered to see the outcomes you want in 2021. ==== Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook With Marci Melzer's Waves of Communication Parent Coaching Programs, she is able to offe…
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Mom of 10 y/o With Autism Found Speech in Weeks Using Language Facilitation
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Happy New Year Everybody! In this episode of Marci's Language Facilitation Helpline Parent Coaching, she talks with Mickey, a mom to a 10-year-old boy with Autism. Mickey has followed Marci for over 2 years and followed her videos religiously and discovered that she is able to help her child find new speech. May this new year podcast episode bring …
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7 Tips to Correct Common Language Facilitation Mistakes
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Learn how to "fix" strategies that may be holding up your progress! === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/25792... With Marci Melzer's Waves…
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5 Necessary Tools for Effective Language Facilitation
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This Strategy video is part of Marci's most-viewed videos for 2020! This replay of Marci's Strategies video highlights what parents can actually do in their homes and these strategies are accessible to everyone, without purchasing anything from the store. You as parents are equipped with these tools for your late-talker! === Read Marci's book "If i…
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5 Things Your School Speech Therapist Wants You to Know
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In this special Thanksgiving episode, Marci sits down with her daughter Megan Melzer, a School Speech Therapist. Listen to Megan's tips on how to maximize your teletherapy sessions from the perspective of an SLP currently doing zoom sessions. === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" …
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7 Tips to Plan a Successful Holiday Break at Home and Gain New Skills Too
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Do you have a plan for your holiday break? Avoid disaster with a plan that will help your child develop functional skills and improve your connection over the holiday break and beyond! Read my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Lan…
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10 Ideas for Holiday Gift EXPERIENCES Your Child Will LOVE to Receive
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Are You Looking for Holiday Gift Ideas? Why not give your child experiences that they will LOVE on the holiday as well as every day after. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wavesofcommunication/message…
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5 Strategies to Help Kids With Apraxia Start Talking
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We heard parents asking about Apraxia and in this podcast, Marci shares her strategies for parents to help their children. We can't wait to hear your progress! Would YOU like to be on this show? She offers valuable advice to help you get started using language facilitation strategies in every episode. In exchange for FREE valuable coaching, parents…
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5 Ideas to Create Amazing (Physically Distant) Holiday Experiences
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We might not have the same holiday experience this year, worry not! Marci shares these fun ideas to create an amazing time while practicing social distancing during the holidays! ====== Marci's book, "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Lang…
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Help Your Strong-Willed Late-Talker Learn to Compromise!
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In this replay of Marci's live Q & A, she helps parents learn how they can help your strong-willed child discover how to use natural speech! == Marci's book, "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: h…
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How to Set Up Your Child's Environment for Learning and Rev Up Recess - Spotlight Interview
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Olivia Weisinger is a PT, Mom, and Play Ambassador who is sharing her strategies to set up your child's environment in a way that facilitates natural learning opportunities. Check Rev Up Recess on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/RevUpRecess My book, "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" is avai…
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Forensic Psyc Mom Analyzes How Marci Can Help Find Her Son’s Speech Even With His Rare Genetic Disorder
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This Full-time essential worker Mom and her husband have been watching My videos on Facebook and YouTube. Mom is already convinced that language facilitation is her best chance to find her son’s speech, AND She has already learned from 5 years of experience that the PECS and old Speech Therapy ways of do not work for her son. She and her husband ev…
Today's episode is a segment from one of my community coaching sessions. This mom has a 3-year-old who has a history of ear fluid and sensitivity to sounds. He has demonstrated the behavior of holding his ears when he sees certain people and it worries his mother that there might be something more going on than just late talking. Listen in as I sha…
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Mom Can't Stop Prompting! Marci Helps Explain the Way
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Dream has a 9-year-old who uses only occasional single words and needs-based language. She has used multiple different interventions and is currently doing play-based intervention and ABA without success. She has tried to stop prompting her son but somehow can't give up the practice because she doesn't know what else to do. Listen in as Marci expla…
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Mom Finds Speech Progress With her 9-Year-Old While Working From Home - Coaching Session
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One of the Moms in my Lifetime coaching program worked with me to develop her home language facilitation plan and she is getting more progress than she saw in therapy! Listen in to my advice to help her feel productive helping her 9-year-old son (who has a very short attention span) develop new speech during their everyday activities while she work…
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3 Tips to Teach Late-Talking Kids About Using PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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Learn how to teach your child about this necessary safety precaution that will be part of our lives for a while to come. Teach your child NOW before you go out so the transition is easy, happy, safe, and FUN. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://ancho…
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She Found Clear Speech Herself in Half the Time of Therapy While Having FUN
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Olivia has been in my program for 18 months. She was overwhelmed by the effort to get her child to therapy and losing sleep over the slow progress. Now, this mom has learned to facilitate speech clarity and conversational/social language without even thinking about it. In half the time she was told by her speech therapist, Olivia's son is confident…
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8 Easy Outdoor Strategies to Facilitate Language
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Even during social distancing, your immediate family can get out in your yard and facilitate language. These easy strategies can help you find your child's speech when you implement them every day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wavesofcommunication/message
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Mom of 4 y/o With Chronic Ear Fluid Finds His Words When ABA Failed
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This session I am talking with a mom who has a 4.5-year-old son who is late talking due to a history of chronic ear fluid both with and without infection over a lot of his toddler years. She joined my program after 6 months of ups and downs trying to get her boy talking with ABA, which only resulted in more aggressive behavior. Listen in as we disc…
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UK Mum Has Learned to Maximize Her Lockdown Time and Found Her 3 y/o Daughter's Speech
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Laura is not so secretly excited about this time to have at home with her daughter. She has a plan to help her daughter elevate her speech so the school won't even recognize her (if they even return...). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wavesofcommunication/message
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6 Super-Fun Pretend Play Strategies to Practice Speech at Home
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Speech is canceled and these strategies will help you find your child's unprompted spoken language faster than therapy! If you want to watch the video and see the visual demonstration that goes with this episode, visit my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/PTkzaFD0Hi0 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. http…
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Mom Helps Her Nonverbal 6 y/o Start Talking Herself Using Language Facilitation
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Jen has been following my language facilitation strategies for 6 months and she has seen REAL improvement when therapy didn't but she remains stuck with only inconsistent gains. Listen in as Jen tells her story and learn how you can teach your child to talk yourself as I uncover what has been blocking Jen's progress and guide her to move forward. -…
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5 Step Process to Figure Out What is Blocking Your Child's Speech
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Marci provides her 5 step process to analyze what is going on in your current environment to block your child's spoken language. Blockages can sneak in when parents do not even realize it - and - some strategies that work for speech therapist actually block the process for parents. Listen in to learn why that happens and what to do to get your chil…
