Why I tell parents to point at things to help late talkers to speak
Most kids gesture before they talk. For example, they: point at things they want parents to look at; shake their heads to say “no”; and…
Late talkers: how I choose which words to work on first
Choosing words to teach* late talkers is hard – for both parents and speech pathologists! But there’s some great research out there to guide decision-making,…
FAQ: which action words should I teach my toddler, and how?
2016 research update alert: for more up-to-date information, click here. When kids get to around two, we expect them to start combining words into short…