Welcome to the adventure! I know that often the process of discovering that your child has a speech and/or language disorder or delay can be very daunting and difficult. What should you do first? What is the most important thing to begin working on? How should you be working with your child at home?
As a parent it can be very overwhelming. I am here to help you on this adventure and trust me you instinctively know much more about communication than you think! At one time we were all non-verbal beings who learned through trial and error how to communicate effectively. The difference with your child may be that they need direct instruction for gaining these same skills and you have the ability to do that! I will help guide you and give you specific ideas and things to practice, but you also need to be informed. This website will provide ideas and information for you about your child's disorder/delay. The most important thing to remember however is that "YOU" are your child's first teacher. "YOU" are with your child the most and know him/her the best. Language is learned and understood best when it is presented in context and your everyday life is the perfect context for your child!
As a parent it can be very overwhelming. I am here to help you on this adventure and trust me you instinctively know much more about communication than you think! At one time we were all non-verbal beings who learned through trial and error how to communicate effectively. The difference with your child may be that they need direct instruction for gaining these same skills and you have the ability to do that! I will help guide you and give you specific ideas and things to practice, but you also need to be informed. This website will provide ideas and information for you about your child's disorder/delay. The most important thing to remember however is that "YOU" are your child's first teacher. "YOU" are with your child the most and know him/her the best. Language is learned and understood best when it is presented in context and your everyday life is the perfect context for your child!