The Speech Parent Podcast
The Speech Parent | Emily Bower
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S1E30 30. Training Parents on How to Promote Healthy Speech and Language Development - Part 1
Have you heard of the 30 Million Word Gap by Dana Suskind? My professor introduced me to it while I was getting my master's degree in speech language pathology. I used it to create a service project…
29. One of My Favorite Parenting Hacks
Today I'm sharing one of my all time favorite parenting hacks that builds connection and love with your child - so easily! You just incorporate it into your bedroom routine and use it as a way to…
28. How Can I Get My Toddler to Talk More?
Wondering how you can get your late talker toddler to talk more? The tips I’m going to share are commonly taught by SLPs and used in speech therapy because they are POWERFUL. They show parents what…
27 - Q&A: Help My Kid Play with Other Kids at the Park, Picking the Best AAC System
Do you have a child with a speech delay? Have questions about speech therapy or how to help your child talk more? As a speech language pathologist AND a speech parent like you - I'm here to…
26. Why an AAC Speech Device or Talker Isn't Working for Your Child
Does your child have an AAC Speech Generating Device? (Aka an iPad or tablet with buttons that they use to communicate) Do you feel like it's not working for them? It probably isn't. But not for…
25. Ideas for Parents to Do Speech Therapy at Home - While Meeting Your Child's Sensory Needs!
Today we're discussing ideas for parents to do speech therapy at home - all while meeting your child’s sensory needs! Your child needs to have their sensory needs met so that they are regulated and…
24. Understand Your Child's Sensory Regulation Needs - 4 Part Framework
When we better understand our child’s needs, we are then better able to help MEET those needs. And when our child has their needs met (sensory needs included!) they are better in a state to learn the…
23. What You Need to Know About Sensory Regulation and Speech Skills
Does your kid have trouble staying in a calm yet alert state in order to learn speech and language skills? They may have trouble with SENSORY REGULATION. In today's episode we look at: 1. What is…
22. How a Choice Board Might Be What Your Kid Needs
Today we are talking about one of my favorite ways to let kids communicate their wants and needs - CHOICE BOARDS. If you have a minimally speaking, extremely hard to understand, or non-speaking…
S1E21 21 - Can My Nonverbal Child Just Use PECS? | Why I Don't Recommend PECS
If you've ever seen kids carry around books with velcro pictures that they take off and hand to someone to request the item, then you've probably seen PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System.…
20 - Will an AAC Device Keep My Child From Talking?
Have you considered getting your child an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device, also known as a speech generating device? Are you worried it might not make your child want to talk?…
S3E19 19: Easy Ways to Teach Your Child Turn Taking Skills
Turn taking skills are foundational for conversation! Your child needs to learn how to respond and how to initiate as building blocks for talking to others! Join the free Late Talker Challenge HERE!
18: How to Improve Your Child's Imitation Skills - 3 Step Framework
Imitation skills are important because they are the building block of language. Today's episode discusses what they are and provides a 3 step framework to improve your child's imitation skills.…
17: Q&A - Tonsils/Snoring, Vitamins, Switching Speech Therapists
Today I'm answering questions from speech parents just like you! We're talking about how large tonsils can impact speech, vitamins to help your child, should you switch speech therapists if your…
16: Skills Toddlers Have Before They Talk - Or Do They?
This week's episode looks at the work of Laura Mize and the skills that she believes toddlers acquire before they talk. I explain each one, such as imitation skills, and describe when you might not…
15: My Kid Says T for K and Drops the S in Words - What These Errors Mean
Discussing a girl who makes the /t/ sound instead of the /k/ sound (like she says /tee/ for /key/) and leaves the /s/ sound off like says /nap/ for /snap/. Email: [email protected]
14: Q&A: Christmas Presents, Telling the School That My Kindergartener Has a Speech Delay etc.
Today's episode I answer two questions that I've gotten asked recently as well as a couple questions from a Facebook group. If you want YOUR question answered, send me an email…
13: How to Talk to Your Child to Boost Their Language Skills
What you say to your child is obviously important, but so is HOW you say it! Here's a quick, actionable tip for you! Join the Gestalt Language Processor Workshop WAITLIST here!
12: My Favorite Speech Therapy Strategies PART 2
In Episode 10, I shared two basic strategies that speech therapists use. This week I'm sharing two more powerful speech therapy strategies that you can use TODAY to boost your child's language…
11: What I'm Thankful For on Our Journey
Talking about what I'm thankful for on our speech delay journey! Not my usual episode - but a fun way to practice gratitude this Thanksgiving!
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