Your toddler is now using words, and that's really exciting! But some of their sounds are not coming out as would be expected- or they are leaving off sounds, or they are shy to try to talk. Does your child have a speech sound disorder? What diagnosis should they have? I provide education regarding the types of sound disorders, and general strategies to help your toddler tune in to speech sounds within your typical play.&nbsp;
Resources:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/speech-sound-disorders/">Speech Sound Disorders (asha.org)</a>
<a href="https://www.apraxia-kids.org/">Home - Apraxia Kids (apraxia-kids.org)</a>

Episode 17: 10 Ways to Teach Language: Outside Play

Does your toddler use less words than expected for their age? Have you read all of the books, tried the educational toys, talked to your friends, and watched the videos? This podcast is recorded by a licensed speech pathologist, for parents, and outlines the reason for Early Intervention Speech Therapy, and how to use strategies to help your emerging talker use more words to communicate.