In this episode, the second-part of our Child Development Series, Michelle discusses language development in children aged 18 to 36 months, where she covers the importance of play in cognitive, language, fine motor, and gross motor development. She introduces the concept of extended wait time, where parents give children time to process and respond to directions. Michelle goes into detail on to setup an environment for communication and the method of approach, deliver, and receive. She also discusses the power of words and the use of sign language to enhance communication with this population.